Cutera Inc. of Brisbane, Calif., a provider of laser- and other light-based aesthetic systems, has appointed Scott Davenport as vice president of research and development. Davenport will succeed Dave Gollnick, who will assume a consulting role with the company to pursue other interests. He plans to help transition his management responsibilities to Davenport and consult on a project-specific basis. Gollnick will maintain his board seat with the company.