2D Photonics, experts in energy-efficient, ultra-high bandwidth optical interconnect technology developed for artificial intelligence and other mission-critical environments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Eaton as Chief Technology Officer.
The announcement follows the company’s recent €25 million funding round, aimed at advancing its cutting-edge photonics platform to meet the growing demands of AI and the movement of large volumes of data in strategically significant applications.
Eaton brings more than two decades of experience in system and semiconductor engineering, having held senior technical leadership roles at NVIDIA, Atmel and IDEX Biometrics. His deep expertise in high-performance communication systems, cutting-edge system-on-chip development, and systems architecture positions him perfectly to lead 2D Photonics’ technology strategy as the company transitions from research and development to commercial deployment.
“Anthony’s background aligns exceptionally well with our mission,” said Ben Jensen, CEO of 2D Photonics. “He understands what it takes to scale emerging technologies into global infrastructure, and his experience in both hardware and systems integration will be invaluable as we enter our next growth phase.”
As CTO, Eaton will guide the development and integration of 2D Photonics’ graphene-photonics technologies into high-performance systems that power AI workloads, 5G and mission critical applications. He will also oversee the expansion of the company’s technical team and R&D capabilities in the UK and Italy.
“I’m thrilled to join 2D Photonics at such a pivotal time,” said Eaton. “Graphene photonics represents a generational leap in performance and energy efficiency. I’m excited to help drive this innovation forward and work with a team that’s redefining the future of data connectivity.”
The company’s recent funding, supported by top-tier European investors, will fuel product development, global partnerships, and initial deployments.
For more information on the funding round and the company’s vision, visit: