With all due respect to Stephane, who has done a fantastic job, what he brings to POET from hereon is fractional compared to Dr Deshmukh:

Most recently, Dr. Deshmukh has been Vice President of Emerging Technologies and Products at Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT). Prior to rejoining Applied Materials, he served as Vice President and General Manager of the Plasma Products Business Unit as well as Vice President of Business Development for Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc. (Nasdaq: VSEA). Varian Semiconductor was acquired by Applied Materials in November 2011. Before moving to Varian Semiconductor, Dr. Deshmukh served as General Manager of the Dielectric Etch Products Division of Applied Materials. He previously served in a number of executive and management positions with increasing responsibility at Applied Materials, Lam Research, and AMI Semiconductors. Dr. Deshmukh holds a PhD in Chemical Sciences, has authored and co-authored over 55 technical articles and has been granted over 27 patents, with several patents pending.

And as Peter Copetti stated in February, “If you can make yourself redundant, you’ve actually done your job.” Although PC was talking about himself, it is relevant to Stephane. Do not underestimate Dr Deshmukh's appointment.