Ben Whitaker.

  
NEW YORK—Mondottica has announced that Ben Whitaker is returning to the Group in the role of group managing director. Whitaker first joined Mondottica Group in January 2018 as EU commercial director, focusing on commercial strategy and delivery in key European Union markets. He was also responsible for a number of key EU chains. In 2022, he departed the Group to join Nexus Brands Group as EU managing director for its Tattoo division. Now, he returns to Mondottica Group has the group managing director.

Mondottica distributes eyewear to over 80 countries and has offices and operations in Hong Kong, London, Oyonnax, Molinges, Tokyo, Barcelona, Delhi, Moscow, New York and Sydney. The Group holds licenses for a wide range of fashion and lifestyle brands including AllSaints, Anna Sui, Cath Kidston, Christian Lacroix, Hackett London, Joules, Karen Millen, Maje, Pepe Jeans, Sandro, Scotch & Soda, United Colors of Benetton and more.