Alex Warnock has been named chief operating officer at optical components firm Gooch & Housego plc. Warnock previously held multiple senior positions at Optos plc, DePuy iOrthopaedics, Pace Micro Technology and Motorola. He has a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering, and is a chartered engineer (CEng). For more information, visit www.goochandhousego.com.