Jan Cory
SOMERVILLE, N.J.—Viva International Group has appointed Jan Cory as senior vice president of domestic sales. In her new role, Cory will oversee both the U.S. and Canadian sales forces, and will report to Frank Rescigna, president of Viva. Reporting to Cory will be Robert Dunn, Viva’s director of east coast sales; Kelly O’Grady, director of west coast sales; William Munch, general manager, Viva Retail Sun Division; and Don Fatula, manager of corporate accounts.

Cory joins Viva from Luxottica where she recently led the optical sales team as vice president of independents and sun specialty. Previously, she was vice president of department stores and special markets. Prior to her 12 years at Luxottica, she was vice president of sales for the U.S and Canada for Grosse Jewels, which had the licenses for Christian Dior and Burberry fashion jewelry.

Cory is a graduate of Miami University where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in public administration and political science. She is on the board of the Accessories Council, and is a member of the Fashion Group. ■