Kim Abair

Kim Abair is an experienced sales and marketing professional with a strong background in the optics and photonics industries. Currently serving as Sales Manager at SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, since March 2022, Abair specializes in consultative sales, customer service, and strategic sales campaign planning. Previous roles include Director of Global Marketing at Focuslight Technologies, where high power diode lasers and micro optics are the focus, and Business Solutions Manager at Endeavor Business Media, responsible for multi-channel marketing solutions. As Regional Account Manager at Photonics Media, Abair grew accounts and developed new business within various photonics sectors. Earlier career positions include Marketing Consultant at Open Photonics, Director of Global Marketing at Newport Corporation, and Account Manager at PacifiCare Health Systems. Abair holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing/Organizational Leadership from Chapman University and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from the University of La Verne.