Pleora is a Global Leader for Real-time Connectivity Solutions
Our team is committed to developing and implementing innovative, impactful solutions that solve real-world problems for our customers.
George Chamberlain
Executive Chairman and Founder
George co-founded Pleora in 2000, and had helped lead the development of vision standards to drive the global expansion of the machine vision industry. As CEO, George continues to guide Pleora’s technology and business strategy. He has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo, and a Masters in Engineering from Carleton University and is an alumni of Harvard Business School.
Anis Hanna
President
Anis brings over 15 years of leadership experience across global operations, supply chain, sales, IT, engineering, and professional services. He joined Pleora in 2014 and has held progressively senior leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer, before being appointed President in 2025. During his tenure, Anis has led strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency, strengthened customer relationships, and supported Pleora's growth in the military, medical, and industrial automation sectors. He is also a part-time professor in the Masters of Engineering Management program at the University of Ottawa and has held board leadership roles with several community-focused organizations. Anis holds an MBA from the Telfer School of Management, an Advanced Executive Certificate from Queen's University, and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Saint Mary's University.
Doug Sanderson
Vice President of Engineering
Doug Sanderson leads the R&D team with a passion for advanced solutions and a commitment to excellence. With 35 years of experience in engineering & leadership, and a B.Eng from Strathclyde University, Doug combines technical expertise with strategic vision to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Prior to joining Pleora, Doug led the Integrated Vision Solutions group at Teledyne Lumenera.
Ed Goffin
Vice President of Product Marketing
Ed joined Pleora in 2013 and is responsible for product and marketing strategies to ensure the company delivers the best solutions to our customers. Over his 25-year career, he has held corporate communications, marketing, and investor relations roles in the telecom and machine vision industries and has been widely featured as an event speaker and author on topics ranging from packet switching and network timing to real-time vision solutions for automation. Ed is an elected member of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Vision & Imaging Technology Strategy Board providing strategic direction and industry leadership for the association's 1300+ members in the robotics, AI, and automation industries.
Rudi Rincker
Vice President, Sales and Business Development
Rudi Rincker leads Pleora's global sales and business development initiatives, driving strategic growth across industrial automation, medical imaging, and defense markets. With over two decades at Pleora, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the company's customer base and solution portfolio to meet evolving imaging requirements. Prior to joining Pleora, Rudi held senior sales and business development roles with Simware, Dipix (now Teledyne DALSA), Crosskeys, and Orchestream. He holds an Honours BSc in Physics from Carleton University and is a graduate of Harvard University's Executive Education Owner/President Management (OPM) program.