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
Friday, February 7, 2025 12:18 AM
ST. LOUIS—The
Global Myopia Awareness Coalition has announced its 2025 Board of Directors. According to the announcement, Olga Prenat, head of medical and professional affairs, global and EMEA at
EssilorLuxottica, will continue in her role as GMAC board chair for 2025.
By Staff
Friday, January 17, 2025 12:21 AM
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—
Tangible Science Inc. announced that Karen Havenstrite, Ph.D., MBA, co-founder, and former CTO, has been appointed chief executive officer, succeeding Victor McCray, MD, who will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board.
By Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:24 AM
NEW YORK—
Marcolin has announced the appointment of Marco D’Acunzo as the new CEO of North America, effective January 8, 2025. D’Acunzo succeeds Davide Rettore, who held the position of interim CEO North America at Marcolin.
By Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:24 AM
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—
Harrow, an eyecare pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative ophthalmic pharmaceutical products for the North American market, has named Amir H. Shojaei, PharmD, Ph.D., chief scientific officer.
By Staff
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:24 AM
OAKLAND, N.J.—
Topcon Healthcare, Inc., a provider of medical devices and digital health care solutions, has announced the appointment of Rupe Hansra, OD, as the vice president of professional affairs. In this new position, Dr. Hansra will be instrumental in advancing the role of Healthcare from the Eye, a connected care ecosystem using AI-powered disease detection and management tools.
By Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:15 AM
NEWARK, Del.—
Fluorescene Media announced the appointment of Nicole Skibinski as chief executive officer (CEO). Skibinski’s 20 years of experience includes operational management, innovative technology implementation, and strategic growth in clinical and corporate settings.
By Staff
Friday, November 22, 2024 12:18 AM
ST. LOUIS—
EyeCare Partners LLC has announced that Brian Sawyer has been named chief information officer (CIO), effective November 21, 2024. Sawyer reports to Joel Day, chief financial officer, and is a key member of the executive leadership team.
By Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:21 AM
CHICAGO—
Prevent Blindness has announced the appointment of six new members to its board of directors, finalized through a vote at its annual board meeting on Nov. 18.
By Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:15 AM
NEW YORK—
SUNY College of Optometry Foundation hosted its first annual Value of Vision Breakfast yesterday at its New York City campus. The event served as a tribute to individuals who have transformed and championed health care and vision care through leadership, advocacy, philanthropy and visibility.
By Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:15 AM
MELBOURNE, Australia and PRINCETON, N.J.—
Opthea Limited, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to treat prevalent and progressive retinal diseases, including wet age-related macular degeneration, has appointed Kathy Connell, GAICD, to its board of directors as a non-executive director.
By Staff
Monday, November 18, 2024 12:24 AM
LOS ANGELES—
DIFF Eyewear has appointed Roslyn Moody as the company's new director of sales. With over 25 years of experience in the optical industry, Moody has a proven track record in sales leadership, the company said.
By Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:21 AM
TORRANCE, Calif.—
DIFF Charitable Eyewear has announced the appointment of Joseph Ciechanowski as global wholesale liaison. With more than 15 years of experience in the eyewear industry, Ciechanowski brings invaluable expertise and a passion for innovation and sustainability to the position.