BROOKFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Photronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLAB), a worldwide leader in supplying innovative imaging technology solutions for the global electronics industry, today announced that as part of a long-term succession planning process, Dr. Peter Kirlin has been promoted from President to Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2015 and will join the Company’s Board of Directors. Constantine (“Deno”) Macricostas, Photronics’ current Chairman and CEO, will continue on the Board of