Dennis J. Fair is a finance executive with extensive experience in corporate financial management, currently serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Cognex Corporation, a global leader in machine vision technology based in Natick, Massachusetts. In this role, he oversees the company's financial strategy, investor relations, treasury operations, and risk management, contributing to Cognex's growth in industrial automation and AI-driven vision systems. Fair joined Cognex in 2013 as Vice President of Finance and was promoted to his current position in 2015, bringing over two decades of expertise in financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, and public company reporting. Prior to Cognex, Fair held senior finance positions at technology and manufacturing firms, including roles at Avid Technology and other Boston-area companies, where he honed his skills in strategic finance and operational efficiency. His career reflects a focus on high-growth tech sectors, with a track record of supporting business expansion and compliance in regulated environments. Fair is recognized for his steady leadership during periods of market volatility, including navigating Cognex through economic challenges and technological shifts in the vision systems industry.