Timothy A. Challingsworth

VP, Strategy and Corporate Development

Timothy A. Challingsworth is VP, Strategy and Corporate Development, for Coherent Corp. In this role, he is responsible for M&A and Strategic Relationships. He joined Coherent Corp. in 2010 as the Director of R&D Business Development. Over the last 15 years, Mr. Challingsworth has served as the Vice President of Strategic Resources; Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions and Integration, Government Relations; Chief of Staff to the CEO; and Chief Sustainability Officer. 

Prior to his employment with Coherent, Mr. Challingsworth served in various roles at L-3 Communications, Knorr Brake Company, and the United States Navy, where he served as a Naval Flight Officer. He has over 25 years of industry experience in program management, M&A strategies, integration strategies, government relations, and business development. 

Mr. Challingsworth graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.