By Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 12:27 AM
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—
CooperVision has announced a series of investments designed to reinforce its worldwide leadership in myopia management, including actions to further bolster commercial infrastructure, pipeline growth, clinical study sponsorship and advocacy support. The company announced the appointment of Jennifer Lambert to the newly created role of vice president, myopia management and cornea care. Lambert has spent the past four years as senior director of global myopia management for CooperVision. In addition to Lambert's role, the company said it is adding managerial roles specific to customer engagement and new product market development, collectively designed to transform the myopia category for long-term success.
By Staff
Monday, February 10, 2025 12:27 AM
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.—
Keplr, a management services organization with 260 managed optometry practices, announced several additions to its leadership team. Mark Popp, a 25-year industry veteran, joined the company as a chief network strategy officer leading revenue cycle management, technology and payor relations. Alyssa Voorheis was named vice president, revenue cycle management. Omero Montez joined the company as chief retail officer. He has over 25 years of experience in the optical industry including operations, distribution and supply chain logistics.
By Staff
Monday, February 10, 2025 12:24 AM
MANSFIELD, Mass.—
Hilco Vision, a global eyecare solutions company, announced that Kelly Piotti has been appointed senior vice president of optical and retail and Brent Jones has been named senior vice president of eyecare in North America.
By Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:24 AM
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—
CooperVision announced it has appointed Steven Robins as president, Americas, effective immediately. Alex Wilkes was previously in the role, but left in August 2024 to accept a new role as president of National Vision. The position has been vacant since then, according to CooperVision. “Since my first foray into ocular health almost 20 years ago, I have known that there’s something special about this industry, shown by the way its professionals and products come together to make the world better for millions of people every day," said Robins. "There are big opportunities in vision care, and CooperVision is a clear leader in several."
By Staff
Friday, December 20, 2024 12:18 AM
OAKLAND, N.J.—
Topcon Healthcare, Inc, a provider of medical devices and digital health care solutions, has announced the appointment of Jacques Gilbert as chief strategy and business development officer.
By Staff
Friday, September 6, 2024 12:24 AM
MELBOURNE, Australia and PRINCETON, N.J.—
Opthea Limited (ASX/NASDAQ: OP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has announced executive leadership changes in commercial and finance, as well as senior hires for biometrics, clinical operations and market access. Daniel Geffken, co-founder and managing director at Danforth Advisors, will assume the role of chief financial officer on an ad-interim basis, reporting to Opthea CEO Frederic Guerard, PharmD, the company stated. Geffken succeeds Peter Lang, who is leaving the company for personal reasons.
By Staff
Monday, March 25, 2024 12:18 AM
SAN DIEGO—
Lenz Therapeutics, Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing the first aceclidine-based eye drop that has been shown to improve near vision in people with presbyopia, has announced the completion of its previously announced merger with
Graphite Bio, Inc., a clinical-stage, gene editing company.
By Staff
Friday, March 15, 2024 12:24 AM
DALLAS—
Neurolens, based here, has announced a strategic leadership restructure. The new structure combines seasoned leadership with strategic hires. In December, company co-founder Davis Corley returned as CEO.
By Staff
Friday, February 16, 2024 12:21 AM
CHARENTON-LE-PONT, France—
EssilorLuxottica's board of directors has decided to propose the reappointment of all current directors to the next annual general meeting to be held on April 30, 2024.
By Staff
Monday, January 22, 2024 12:27 AM
NEW YORK—A leading futurist who will provide informed insights and data about the advent of Generative AI technology to business leaders, a noted expert's views about the fast-moving adoption of AI technology in the retail space, and a top global influencer discussing AI's role in branding and the consumer experience are three new speakers rounding out the program for the upcoming 2024 VM Leadership Summit, "What's Your AI Acuity? Sharpening a Vision for the Future," to be held March 13 here just prior to Vision Expo East.
By Staff
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:27 AM
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—
VSP Vision has announced several organizational changes, noting a continued focus on growth and commitment to meeting the needs of clients members and network doctors. Scott Hopeck has been appointed to the new role of chief commercial officer (CCO), where he will lead commercial strategy, including supply chain sales and global business development, to drive value and improved customer experiences across the enterprise. Hopeck will provide end-to-end oversight of VSP Vision’s supply chain business operations while enhancing collaboration and prioritization, the company said.
By Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 11:50 AM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.—
ABB Optical, a leader in the eyecare services industry, has announced the appointment of Daniel Liberman as chief executive officer, effective Feb. 1. Liberman will assume the role held by Tom Burke, who will become co-chairman of the board of directors. An announcement from ABB Optical stated, "During Tom Burke's five-year tenure as CEO, ABB has gone from the leading contact lens distributor to a full eyecare solutions platform offering ophthalmic laboratory services and practice optimization software."
By Staff
Friday, December 29, 2023 12:21 AM
NEW YORK—Early bird registration for VM's 2024 Leadership Summit program, an upcoming live event to be held in NYC on March 13, will expire on Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Details for registration and more about the speakers are posted at
www.visionmonday.com/summit. The speaker roster is growing for the VM Summit, which asks, "What's Your AI Acuity? Sharpening a Vision for the Future." The latest to join the exclusive annual event for senior executives and key opinion leaders in the vision care space is Dr. John Whyte, MD, MPH, who is
WebMD's chief medical officer and one of the most influential voices in the health sector.
By Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—The speaker roster is growing for VM's 2024 Leadership Summit program, an upcoming live event to be held in NYC on March 13, which asks, "What's Your AI Acuity? Sharpening a Vision for the Future." The latest to join the exclusive annual event for senior executives and key opinion leaders in the vision care space is Dr. John Whyte, MD, MPH, who is
WebMD's chief medical officer and one of the most influential voices in the health sector.
By Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 12:18 AM
PETALUMA, Calif.—
RetinalGeniX Technologies Inc., an ophthalmic research and development med-device and therapeutic drug development company, has announced that Anatoly Dritschilo, MD has joined the company’s medical advisory board.