Corning Appoints Hal Nelson As Chief Operating Officer Following Eric Musser's Retirement
05/01/25, 5:56 PM
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Industry
manufacturing
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chief operating officer
Corning Incorporated announced the retirement of Eric S. Musser, president and chief operating officer, after 39 years of service. Hal Nelson has been elected as the new chief operating officer, effective after Musser's retirement, marking a significant transition in leadership.
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Location
corning, new york, united states
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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning’s capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping its customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning’s markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.