Michael Cheng

Michael Cheng is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in leading information technology strategies across various industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Information Technology at Thorlabs since November 2022, Cheng previously held the same title at Arxada from December 2018 to November 2022 and was Head of Information Technology at Tata Chemicals North America from April 2008 to July 2018. Throughout these roles, Cheng has been instrumental in providing strategic roadmaps that enhance profitability, scalability, and operational efficiency. Notably, Cheng has transformed business processes through the implementation of cloud-based platforms and reduced costs significantly by innovating department operations, including a 30% reduction in human capital expenses at General Chemical Industrial Products, where Cheng served as Director of Information Technology prior to the position at Tata Chemicals.