PINELLAS PARK, Fla.— Transitions Optical, Inc. has announced the appointment of Matt Dorling as director, national retail and Canada. In this position, Dorling will be responsible for strategizing the growth and profits of North American national retail partners, as well as strengthening partnerships while building the Transitions brand in Canada.

“Matt has a passion for developing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with our valued partners,” said Brian Hauser, Transitions Optical general manager, U.S. and Canada. “His proven business acumen and relationship-building skills are excellent assets that he brings to his new role.”

Dorling has been with Transitions since 1999 when he began as trade developer. Since then, he has undergone substantial role evolutions throughout the company, including to area business manager U.K., country manager, Nordic/Baltic and his most recent position, business director, U.K. and Ireland.