By Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:27 AM
DULUTH, Ga.—
National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), one of the largest optical retail companies in the U.S., has announced the appointment of Mark Banner as the company’s new chief stores officer, effective July 8, 2024. Banner is transitioning into the role previously held by Sharon Petitt due to her planned retirement. A specialty retailer who joins the company after a seven-year tenure at Sleep Number, the company stated, Banner brings team leadership expertise in sales, sales operations, digital, promotion and real estate.
By Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:21 AM
OAKLAND, N.J.—
Topcon Healthcare, Inc., a provider of ophthalmic devices and software solutions, has announced the appointment of M. Lance Patton as its chief commercial officer.
By Staff
Monday, July 1, 2024 12:21 AM
LONGARONE, Italy—De Rigo Group S.p.A. announced on Friday changes in its North American leadership. Alessandro Baronti, who has served as president of
De Rigo Rem for the past six and a half years, will leave the organization at the end of July. On July 8, Jeff Fitzhugh will step into the role of president of De Rigo Rem.
By Staff
Monday, June 24, 2024 12:18 AM
MADRID—
Indizen Optical Technologies, a global leader in ophthalmic technology, has announced the appointment of Dr. José Alonso, a distinguished vision scientist, co-founder and longtime senior advisor of IOT, as its chief innovation officer.
By Staff
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 12:18 AM
MILAN—As was planned at the beginning of her term as president of
ANFAO, the Italian Association of Optical Goods Manufacturers, current president Lorraine Berton has additionally taken on the role of president of the subsidiary IES Srl, the service company which manages a number of activities, including Mido, according to an announcement from ANFAO.
By Staff
Friday, June 7, 2024 12:24 AM
PASADENA, Calif.—Susy Yu, OD, MBA, FAAPO, Dipl AAO, has been appointed as the new vision services administrator for the
Southern California Permanente Medical Group effective June 3, 2024, succeeding Mitch Rutledge, the group announced. Most recently, Dr. Yu served as the regional director of business strategy and operations support for Vision Essentials at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. According to the group, she is a national advocate for the field of optometry, having served on several boards including the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry, and the California State Board of Optometry.
By Staff
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 12:21 AM
SANTA MONICA, Calif.—
Anagram, a software solutions company that helps ECPs to better support patients through assistance with vision insurance, lab ordering and administrative tasks, has announced the appointment of Shane Shepherd as the new head of revenue cycle management.
By Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024 12:27 AM
BALTIMORE—
KeraLink International (KLI), a non-profit organization that provides solutions and technologies to underserved populations suffering from corneal blindness in low- and middle-income countries, has appointed Michelle Bockman as president and chief executive officer, according to an announcement from the company. Bockman will shape the organization’s future direction and lead her team in forging strategic partnerships with generous donors and impact investors, KLI told
VMAIL. The company said these investors are committed to restoring sight to the more than 12.7 million people with corneal blindness and to making significant advances in the prevention and early treatment of corneal injury and disease.
By Staff
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:15 AM
SAN DIEGO—
Toku has announced the appointment of Robert N. Weinreb, MD, to its board of directors. A tech company specializing in developing non-invasive AI-powered diagnostic and screening tools, Toku noted that Dr. Weinreb's appointment underscores the company's commitment to excellence and innovation in eyecare.
By Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024 12:27 AM
ST. LOUIS—
EyeCare Partners, a provider of clinically integrated eyecare, has announced that Joel Day has been named executive vice president, finance, and will take the chief financial officer role with the company, effective June 1, 2024. He will have responsibility for the strategic planning, implementation and management of all EyeCare Partners finance activities, including accounting, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, revenue cycle management (RCM) and procurement. Day will succeed Bob Gold, who has shared his intent to depart the organization, effective May 31.
By Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024 12:30 AM
SECAUCUS, N.J.—
Safilo North America has announced the appointment of Gabriele Cusani Sodano as president and chief commercial officer, effective April 2024. Cusani brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to succeed in this new role, which will focus on accelerating the implementation of the Group’s strategic plan in the North American market, the company stated. He joined Safilo in 2015 and has held various roles of increasing responsibility throughout his tenure, with experience that spans commercial strategy and planning, brand management, business development, sales operations and direct to consumer.
By Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024 12:21 AM
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—
STAAR Surgical Company, developer, manufacturer and marketer of the EVO family of implantable collamer lenses (EVO ICL) for myopia, astigmatism and presbyopia, has announced that Nancy Sabin has been named chief marketing officer and Nathaniel Sisitsky has been named general counsel.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:24 AM
FRISCO, Texas—
Wiley X has restructured and expanded its sales team to enhance the brand’s relationships and support across retail partners and customers.
By Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024 12:18 AM
JIAXING, China—
East Optical, one of the principal ophthalmic lens manufacturers in China, has announced the appointment of Héctor L. Roque as sales director for Latin America and the Caribbean, effective May 1, 2024.
By Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:27 AM
PADUA, Italy—
Safilo Group S.p.A. (SFLG.MI) has announced that shareholders have approved the company's 2023 financial statements and the board of directors’ report during their annual meeting yesterday, and viewed consolidated financial statements. In addition, a new board of directors was appointed, and as its first action confirmed that Angelo Trocchia, who has served as chief executive officer since April 2018, would continue in this role. Eugenio Razelli has been named chairman of the board of directors, according to the announcement, and director Jeffrey A. Cole is no longer serving on the board.