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    Alcon appointed Timothy C. Stonesifer as its new senior vice...

    2019-06-25T00:00:00Z

    Alcon appointed Timothy C. Stonesifer as its new senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective on April 9. Stonesifer succeeds David Murray, who decided to remain with Novartis and return to Europe. At their annual general meeting, the shareholders of Novartis approved the separation of the Alcon eye care ...

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    Under a previously agreed plan, Giovanni Zoppas will concentrate on...

    2019-06-25T00:00:00Z

    Under a previously agreed plan, Giovanni Zoppas will concentrate on his role as chief executive and general manager of Thélios, the joint venture officially created between the Marcolin Group and LVMH in April 2018, in which the French luxury group has a 51 percent stake. Zoppas, who had been running ...

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    Mark Macus is coming back to the Bühler Group as...

    2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

    Mark Macus is coming back to the Bühler Group as its chief financial officer. He will take the place of Andreas Herzog, who is set to retire on Sept. 1 after 17 years with the company. Macus had already served at Bühler as head of corporate controlling for five years ...

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    Maui Jim has appointed Nathan McKinley as head of U.S....

    2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

    Maui Jim has appointed Nathan McKinley as head of U.S. ophthalmic sales, a newly created position. The move is part of the plan by the sunglass and eyeglass maker to strengthen its ophthalmic branch, which it launched in early 2018. Prior to joining Maui Jim, McKinley worked with Kaenon Polarized ...

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    GrandVision has announced Willem Eelman is to be its future...

    2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

    GrandVision has announced Willem Eelman is to be its future chief financial officer. He will replace Paulo de Castro, who has resigned from this role after seven years to pursue another career opportunity. Eelman is the former chief financial officer and chief operations transformation officer of C A Europe. Prior ...

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    Kirk & Kirk has appointed Hugh Clark, a member of...

    2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

    Kirk Kirk has appointed Hugh Clark, a member of the family behind the Clarks shoe brand, as its new chairman. While taking over the new position at the British eyewear brand, Clark will also remain a shareholder in the footwear group. Clark is joining Kirk Kirk ...

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    Julbo is searching for a new marketing director after the...

    2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

    Julbo is searching for a new marketing director after the departure of Benjamin Thaller , who held that role for the past 12 years

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    Safilens, the Italian producer of contact lenses and related supplies,...

    2019-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Safilens, the Italian producer of contact lenses and related supplies, has hired Ian McDermott to be its country manager for the U.K. McDermott has spent decades in the optical sector, mainly as a consultant or manager. He has worked for Aspect Vision Care, CooperVision, Boots Opticians and Avizor. He was ...

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    Jose Costa, chief executive of the For Eyes unit at...

    2019-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Jose Costa, chief executive of the For Eyes unit at GrandVision, resigned on March 1 – reportedly for “personal reasons.” James Cline, the current chief financial officer, has stepped in as interim CEO. Cline has been with For Eyes, working out of Miramar, Florida, since mid-2017. He previously served as ...

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    Visottica has introduced a new role in its executive board....

    2019-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Visottica has introduced a new role in its executive board. One of its managers, Daniele Angeli, has been named as the company's new general manager. After working at Safilo and at other international companies, he spent more than ten years at Visottica in various leadership roles. He has been responsible ...

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    Julian Clarke has been appointed brand director for Europe at...

    2019-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Julian Clarke has been appointed brand director for Europe at Sama Eyewear, starting with the Mido show in Milan. The Los Angeles-based brand has been conducting most of its business abroad in the states of the Persian Gulf but is now broadening its scope to Europe. Clarke has spent his ...

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    Ian Lane is joining Ocuco as U.S. product director and...

    2019-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Ian Lane is joining Ocuco as U.S. product director and chief medical officer, focusing on the Irish company's Acuitas software. In this new role, he will provide product direction for Ocuco's 80-strong team in North America, connecting developers with the company's U.S. clients. He will also lead the design and ...

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    Safilo has named Victoria Hallberg as its first ever chief...

    2019-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Safilo has named Victoria Hallberg as its first ever chief marketing officer for North America. The appointment became effective on Jan. 2. Hallberg will oversee brand management, trade marketing and public relations in the region. She will also serve on the company's extended global leadership team. Hallberg worked for nearly ...

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    Luxottica has appointed Weslie Hamada to the newly created position...

    2019-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Luxottica has appointed Weslie Hamada to the newly created position of “senior director of OD engagement” at Luxottica North America. She will oversee contacts with optometrists and eye doctors in the areas of growth marketing and communication. She joined the group on Jan. 28 and reports to Carl Spear, Luxottica's ...

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    Bellinger, the Danish eyewear design company, has appointed Hans Lilleoer...

    2019-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Bellinger, the Danish eyewear design company, has appointed Hans Lilleoer to the newly created position of international sales director. For the past 18 years, Lilleoer had been sales director at Pro Design. Bellinger's country managers for the various export markets will now report directly to the new international sales director, ...

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    Last October, Menrad appointed Carolin Christin Fraydl to the newly created...

    2019-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Last October, Menrad appointed Carolin Christin Fraydl to the newly created position of head of marketing and licenses. Fraydl worked for over eight years as senior brand and license manager at Rodenstock. Daniel Polito joined Menrad recently in the newly created position of head of exports. He was previously sales ...

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    OneSight has announced that Dennis Norris, a former United Nations...

    2019-02-22T00:00:00Z

    OneSight has announced that Dennis Norris, a former United Nations (UN) executive, has joined the global vision care non-profit as the new head of global programming. Norris has served the past decade in Afghanistan and Western Africa as chief of party and senior advisor for Central Asia Development Group and ...

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    Anders Hedegaard has become the new chief executive of the...

    2019-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Anders Hedegaard has become the new chief executive of the Rodenstock Group, taking the place of Oliver Kastalio, who is leaving the company after eight rather successful years at its helm to “take on a new professional challenge,” according to Rodenstock. A chemical engineer, Hedegaard worked most recently as president ...

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    Otc7Handl, the German distribution agency of Micha Siebenhandl, has appointed...

    2019-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Otc7Handl, the German distribution agency of Micha Siebenhandl, has appointed Petrini Devetzi, Jörg Sproll and Henriette Wander as chief executives. They are currently working as directors for the operations and customer care, finance, international and national sales, brand management and marketing divisions. Micha Siebenhandl, the company's former chief executive, has ...

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    Dirk Demski has been made responsible for Topcon's operations in...

    2019-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Dirk Demski has been made responsible for Topcon's operations in Germany and Austria, reporting to Eric Franken, managing director of Topcon Europe Medical. He has worked for several biotechnology and medical firms, most recently as chief executive of a Chinese company, the Naton Medical Group.