Enablence Technologies Strengthens Leadership Team: Jianhua Hu Named Fab Director, Robert Piper Appointed Chief of Staff

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Enablence Technologies (OTC:ENAFF) appointed Jianhua Hu as Fab Director and Robert Piper as Chief of Staff, effective February 25, 2026. Both hires target operational scaling, equipment onboarding, and capacity expansion at Enablence's Fremont wafer fab to support demand from next‑generation data centers and advanced sensing.

Hu brings 25+ years in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing; Piper brings senior commercial and operational leadership from Microsoft, Oracle and other technology organizations. The company said these additions strengthen execution discipline as manufacturing readiness accelerates in 2026.

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• Named Jianhua Hu Fab Director to lead Fremont wafer fab operations
• Named Robert Piper Chief of Staff to support global operations and supply chain
• Leadership hires focused on equipment onboarding and capacity expansion
• Hu brings 25+ years semiconductor and advanced manufacturing experience

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Fremont, California--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2026) - Enablence Technologies Inc. (TSXV: ENA) ("Enablence" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of planar lightwave circuit (PLC) optical chips for datacom, telecom, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced vision applications, today announced the appointment of two seasoned technology executives to its senior management team. Jianhua Hu has been named Fab Director of the Company's Fremont wafer fabrication facility, and Robert Piper has been appointed Chief of Staff to the CEO.

Hu and Piper will play a key role in the execution of Enablence's strategic growth plan, with a focus on operational scaling, equipment onboarding, and capacity expansion at the Company's Fremont fab. Their appointments strengthen Enablence's leadership team as it accelerates manufacturing readiness to meet increasing demand from next-generation data centers and advanced sensing applications. Over the past two years, Enablence has introduced multiple new optical products, expanded strategic technology and manufacturing partnerships, and invested in advanced tooling and materials to enhance operational performance and boost capacity.

"I am pleased to welcome Jianhua and Bob to Enablence at this pivotal stage of our growth plan," said Todd Haugen, CEO of Enablence Technologies. "Jianhua brings deep experience driving operational excellence and consistently improving fab performance. Bob's leadership across global technology organizations will strengthen our execution discipline and operational rigor as we scale to support our expanding commercial opportunities in 2026 and beyond."

Robert Piper, Chief of Staff

Piper brings extensive commercial and operational leadership experience across advanced technology sectors, with a strong track record in supporting high-growth, Fortune 100 organizations. Prior to joining Enablence, he held senior positions at Microsoft, MPIRICA Health Analytics and Oracle, where he guided complex technology organizations through periods of rapid growth and operational transformation.

As Chief of Staff to the CEO, Piper will support global operations, manufacturing execution, and supply chain strategy, helping align cross-functional priorities as the Company scales.

Jianhua Hu, Ph.D., Fab Director

Hu will lead operations at Enablence's Fremont wafer fab and oversee capacity expansion across the Company's growing optical product portfolio. He brings more than 25 years of semiconductor and advanced manufacturing experience spanning semiconductor, solar, LED, and data storage technologies.

Prior to joining Enablence, Hu held fab and operational leadership roles at Western Digital, Applied Materials, Intevac Photonics, OptiSolar, and Tesla. He has extensive experience ramping both startup and established manufacturing organizations both publicly traded and privately held. Hu holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and an M.A. in Physics from Harvard University, and a B.S. in Chemistry from Wuhan University.

About Enablence Technologies Inc.

Enablence is a publicly traded company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: ENA) that designs, markets, and manufactures optical chips and subsystems based on planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology. Its silicon-based optical solutions serve datacom, telecom, automotive, and AI-driven applications, with a primary focus on data center markets. The Company also supports emerging applications including medical devices, automotive LiDAR, and virtual and augmented reality systems. Enablence operates a proprietary, non-captive fabrication facility in Fremont, California, which also manufactures chips for select third-party customers.

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For more information contact:
Brian Siegel, CFO Enablence Technologies Inc.
brian.siegel@enablence.com

Todd Haugen, CEO Enablence Technologies Inc.
todd.haugen@enablence.com

Ali Mahdavi
Capital Markets & Investor Relations
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Alison Parnell, Media and Analysts
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company based on current expectations and assumptions of management, which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties associated with our business and the economic environment in which the business operates. All such statements are forward-looking statements under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements require us to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on current expectations that involve several risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, and the assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are made, are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. We caution our readers of this news release not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements as a few factors could cause actual results or conditions to differ materially from current expectations.

Additional information on these and other factors that could affect the Company's operations are set forth in the Company's continuous disclosure documents that can be found on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under Enablence's issuer profile.

Enablence does not intend, and disclaims any obligation, except as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.

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FAQ

Who is Jianhua Hu and what will his role be at Enablence (ENAFF)?

Jianhua Hu will serve as Fab Director, overseeing Fremont wafer fab operations and capacity expansion. According to Enablence, Hu has more than 25 years of semiconductor and advanced manufacturing experience and will lead equipment onboarding and operational scaling.

What responsibilities does Robert Piper have as Chief of Staff at Enablence (ENAFF)?

Robert Piper will support the CEO on global operations, manufacturing execution and supply chain strategy. According to Enablence, Piper brings commercial and operational leadership from Microsoft, Oracle and other technology organizations to strengthen execution.

When did Enablence (ENAFF) announce these leadership appointments?

Enablence announced the appointments on February 25, 2026, effective immediately for the named executives. According to Enablence, the hires align with plans to accelerate manufacturing readiness during 2026 and beyond.

How do the new hires affect Enablence's manufacturing plans and capacity (ENAFF)?

The hires aim to accelerate manufacturing readiness and capacity expansion at the Fremont fab. According to Enablence, the executives will focus on operational scaling, equipment onboarding, and meeting demand from next‑generation data centers and sensing applications.

Do the Enablence (ENAFF) appointments include financial guidance or capacity targets?

No specific financial guidance or capacity targets were provided with the appointments. According to Enablence, the announcement emphasizes leadership and operational readiness rather than quantified timelines or financial metrics.