Photronics Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) appointed Christopher Dayton as Senior Vice President, Finance, effective May 11, according to a company statement. Dayton will be based at the company's headquarters in Brookfield, Connecticut, and report to President and Chief Financial Officer Eric Rivera.

In his role, Dayton will support execution of Photronics' financial plan, ensure financial governance, and oversee key areas including financial planning and analysis, treasury, tax, and enterprise financial processes across the company's global manufacturing operations.

Dayton brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience in global manufacturing organizations. He most recently served in senior finance leadership roles at BIC Corporation, including Interim Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Global Financial Planning and Analysis. Prior to BIC, he spent more than 15 years at Campbell Soup Company, most recently as Vice President, Finance for the Pepperidge Farm division.

"Chris brings significant financial leadership experience and a strong track record of supporting operational execution in global organizations," Rivera said in the statement.

Dayton holds a Master of Business Administration from New York University's Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia.

Photronics manufactures photomasks for integrated circuit and flat panel display production. The company operates 11 manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.