Effective June 1, 2024, Ryan Bagley has been appointed as the new CEO of Discover ECHO, succeeding Eugene Cho, who has stepped down from his current position for new endeavors outside the Group.

Since joining Discover ECHO in 2017, Ryan Bagley has held numerous positions including: Regional Sales Manager, Director of North American Sales, and General Manager. In his latest role as General Manager, he has overseen and supported numerous functions of the business including product development, and sales and service operations. Prior to his tenure at ECHO, Ryan spent eight years at ZEISS in sales and application roles. With his 15 years in the microscopy industry, Ryan is ideally positioned for this next role.

“ECHO has an exceptional team. I am looking forward to continuing to grow and foster our company culture through this next chapter. By collaboration with BICO and our subsidiaries, we have a remarkable opportunity to further make a global impact” says Ryan Bagley, CEO Discover ECHO.  Since 2013, Eugene Cho, Founder and CEO of Discover ECHO, led the company’s rapid global success by developing and pioneering the world’s first and only hybrid microscopes. He will transition to the role of Senior Advisor, supporting the onboarding and transition of responsibilities of the CEO position over to Ryan until June 30, 2024. We thank Eugene for his service and wish him the best in his future endeavors. 

“Words cannot describe how proud I am of what we have achieved together during my tenure as CEO. From the early days of inception to overcoming the impossible challenges faced by a startup, each milestone we’ve crossed has been a testament to our incredible teamwork. I am excited to witness the incredible milestones that lie ahead for us under Ryan’s leadership, and I look forward to a bright future” says Eugene Cho, Senior Advisor Discover ECHO. 

For more information, please contact:

Spencer Timme, Director of Marketing, Discover ECHO

Email: stimme@discover-echo.com

Phone: + 1 (757) 748-39 73