Brian Risch

Brian Risch is a seasoned professional in materials technology with extensive experience in the telecom and electronics sectors. Currently serving as the Materials Technology Manager for Telecom North America at Prysmian Group since July 2008, Brian manages raw material supply and oversees testing and development of new materials for fiber optic cables. Prior experience includes roles as a Failure Analysis Engineer at Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, where Brian focused on materials optimization for electronic devices, and as a Materials Technology Manager at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, concentrating on R&D and cost optimization for optical fiber cable materials. Brian began his career as a Physical Chemist at Optima R&D Labs, specializing in ophthalmic lens materials. Educational credentials include a PhD in Materials Engineering and Science from Virginia Tech, a BA in Physics from Carleton College, and various leadership training programs.