Laser Focus World names Patricia Panchak as Editor-in-Chief

Laser Focus World, a part of the Design & Engineering Group at parent company Endeavor Business Media, is pleased to announce Patricia Panchak as the new editor-in-chief.

Patricia has held editorial leadership roles for over 25 years—15 years of which were with IndustryWeek as the brand’s managing editor and then editor-in-chief. From 2011 through 2017, she then served as group content director for the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Group, which included IndustryWeek.

Since 2018, Patricia spent time as a business journalist, editorial consultant, and public speaker, specializing in business and manufacturing strategies and best practices; trends and emerging technologies; and public policy.

Patricia succeeds Peter Fretty, who moved into his role as Associate Group Publisher, Laser & Military, in summer 2023.

For editorial inquiries or content pitches, contact Patricia via e-mail at [email protected].