OXFORD, U.K.—Adlens has appointed tech industry veteran Dave Jones to its board of directors. Adlens is developing variable focus lenses for AR, VR and eyewear applications. Jones will guide and assist the Oxford-based company’s business development efforts with key players in the technology industry. Jones has over 40 years of experience in a variety of roles with industry-leading tech firms both in the U.S. and globally. Most recently, Jones worked for Citrix where, over a 20-year career, he served as senior vice president in various roles including sales marketing and business development.

Prior to joining Citrix, he held international leadership positions including director of marketing for Apple Computer Europe, group director for business development for Apple Computer Pacific, and VP & general manager for both Macromedia Europe & Adobe Europe. His career in technology started in South Africa in 1981 when he founded what became the largest Apple reseller in that country, Database Computers, based in Cape Town.

“Adlens has that rare combination of groundbreaking technological solutions and amazingly talented individuals. Its technology will become a critical component in the future of the VR, AR and eyewear industries,” said Jones. “I am honored to join the board of directors at Adlens.”

John Kennedy, CEO of Adlens, remarked, “Dave’s considerable experience will be instrumental in ensuring that variable focus lenses achieve their potential in VR, AR and in tackling presbyopia through the development of electronic focus glasses. We are very glad to have him join us as we shape the revolution of sight.”