MicroVision Appoints Glen DeVos as CEO, Sumit Sharma to Step Down

MicroVision has appointed Glen W. DeVos as CEO and board member, effective September 30, 2025. Current CEO Sumit Sharma will resign from his position. DeVos brings experience in leading technology companies, with a focus on innovation and growth. His appointment is expected to drive MicroVision's future development and expansion in the field.

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS), a leading developer and supplier of lidar hardware and software solutions, has announced the appointment of Glen W. DeVos as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of the board of directors, effective September 30, 2025. The current CEO, Sumit Sharma, will remain in the role until the effective date to ensure a smooth transition.

DeVos, who has been serving as the company's Chief Technology Officer since April 2025, brings extensive experience in leading technology companies, with a strong focus on innovation and growth. During his tenure, DeVos has accelerated the evolution of MicroVision's engineering and operations teams towards the productization and commercialization of the company's innovative technologies [1].

The appointment of DeVos is expected to drive MicroVision's future development and expansion in the automotive lidar and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) markets. The company's patented laser beam scanning technology integrates micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), lasers, optics, hardware, algorithms, and machine learning software, addressing existing and emerging markets [2].

MicroVision's stock price reacted positively to the news, with shares trading at $1.12 premarket on September 2, 2025, an increase of 0.90% from the previous close [1].

References:
[1] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4492332-microvision-appoints-glen-devos-as-ceo
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MICROVISION-INC-10453943/