All Executive changes articles – Page 26
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Gunnar Optiks has appointed Scott Sorensen as president of the...
Gunnar Optiks has appointed Scott Sorensen as president of the brand. He will be responsible for the operations, sales and marketing of the California-based specialist in computer and gaming eyewear. He takes over the role from Rob Jafek, interim chief executive, who took the helm in November 2014. Sorensen has ...
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PPG has announced that Radhika Batra has joined the company...
PPG has announced that Radhika Batra has joined the company as vice president of purchasing and logistics. She replaces Steve Lampe, who will retire on May 1. Batra was previously vice president of global supply management at BorgWarner Turbo Systems, and has also held executive roles at Owens-Illinois, Solutia, and ...
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals, parent company of Bausch & Lomb, has initiated...
Valeant Pharmaceuticals, parent company of Bausch & Lomb, has initiated the search for a new chief executive following the resignation of J. Michael Pearson, who returned to the job after a two-month medical leave. He will remain on duty until the appointment of his successor. Meanwhile, Valeant announced the nomination ...
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Black & Lizars has named Michelle Le Prevost as its...
Black & Lizars has named Michelle Le Prevost as its new managing director. She succeeds Geraldine Meade, who left in February to join Optical Express. Le Prevost has held senior positions in various well-known companies in the eye care, dental care and pharmacy retail sectors, including Lloyds Pharmacy and Specsavers ...
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Eyewear Designs and L'Amy America have signed an agreement to...
Eyewear Designs and L'Amy America have signed an agreement to distribute New Balance Eyewear in Europe, Canada and Mexico as well as selected accounts and regional independents in the U.S.
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Chas MacDonald will retire on April 30 as president and...
Chas MacDonald will retire on April 30 as president and chief executive of Costa, the fast-growing American producer of polarized sports sunglasses acquired by Essilor International in 2014. Costa's sales are projected to grow to more than $150 million this year from $30 million, when he joined the company in ...
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Melon Optics has hired Neil Slinger to handle brand management...
Melon Optics has hired Neil Slinger to handle brand management and sales worldwide. Slinger was most recently European brand manager at Colour Wear (CLWR). Prior to that, he worked at Blue Tomato as head buyer.
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Dragon has hired Kelly Bickford as its new global senior...
Dragon has hired Kelly Bickford as its new global senior vice president of sales and business. Bickford brings more than 18 years of experience in the action sports industry. Most recently, he served as Oakley's optical channel director in the U.S. for the past six years. In his new role ...
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Centennial Optical, based in Toronto, will distribute Costa plano and...
Centennial Optical, based in Toronto, will distribute Costa plano and prescription sunglasses in Canada
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Stephan Hinkerode has been appointed as the new general manager...
Stephan Hinkerode has been appointed as the new general manager for Marcolin Germany, effective from January and replacing Juergen Maderer in this position. Hinkerode was previously working for Safilo as key account manager. At Marcolin, he will be responsible as general manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals International has appointed Howard B. Schiller as interim...
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International has appointed Howard B. Schiller as interim chief executive officer of Valeant with immediate effect to temporarily replace J. Michael Pearson, Valeant's chairman and chief executive, who is still being treated in the hospital for severe pneumonia. The timing of Pearson's expected return is still uncertain, the ...
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Birmingham Optical has announced the retirement of Chris Tyler from...
Birmingham Optical has announced the retirement of Chris Tyler from his full-time role as chief executive of the company after 25 years of service. However, he will continue to advise the business as a consultant on a part-time basis. As part of the management succession strategy, Amanda Danson, who has ...
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VSP has announced a wave of executive changes, which follow...
VSP has announced a wave of executive changes, which follow the nomination of Jim McGrann as president and chief executive of VSP Global in October 2015. Among these, Steve Wright has been promoted to president of omni-channel solutions, a newly-created line of business. Wright was previously senior vice president of ...
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Jean-Félix Biosse Duplan has announced his retirement from the Essilor...
Jean-Félix Biosse Duplan has announced his retirement from the Essilor group, where he held numerous leadership functions. He will continue to be involved in the sector by working for industry associations such as Eurom1, ECV, Gifo and Asnav.
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André Neubauer has been appointed as new chief technology officer...
André Neubauer has been appointed as new chief technology officer at Mister Spex. Managing the IT department, he will act as a member of the executive team, consisting of Dirk Graber, Mirko Caspar and Robert Motzek. The 34-year-old has served at Mister Spex since last September as head of software ...
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Native Eyewear, the specialist in polarized eyewear for the adventurer,...
Native Eyewear, the specialist in polarized eyewear for the adventurer, has appointed John Sanchez as general manager and vice president of product development. Sanchez will also maintain his role of vice president of product development at Costa Sunglasses, Native Eyewear's parent company. Sanchez joined Costa Sunglasses in 2014. Prior to ...
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Adlens has announced a series of changes within its management...
Adlens has announced a series of changes within its management team to adjust to the launch of AdlensFocuss, the first prescription eyewear to feature Adlens' proprietary Variable Power Optics (VPO) technology. David Eichelberger has been appointed senior vice president of VPO. He succeeds Megan Molony, who has left the company. ...
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Marc Fielmann, the 26-year-old son of Günther Fielmann, joined the...
Marc Fielmann, the 26-year-old son of Günther Fielmann, joined the executive board of Fielmann on Jan. 1. He will be responsible for the marketing department of the family-controlled company, the largest optical retailer in Germany. The supervisory board decided on his appointment last Nov. 26. His responsibilities were previously handled ...
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Rochester Optical is teaming up with Hong Kong Optical Lens...
Rochester Optical is teaming up with Hong Kong Optical Lens Company for the distribution in Asia of its Smart Solutions line, which consists of proprietary optical frames and lenses designed by the American firm for smart glasses. The partnership was announced at the Hong Kong Optical Fair last month. The ...
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Vista Outdoor has recruited Kelly T. Grindle, a senior executive...
Vista Outdoor has recruited Kelly T. Grindle, a senior executive of Johnson Outdoors, to act as president of its outdoor products segment, comprising Camelbak and Jimmy Sykes as well as Bushnell and its various eyewear brands, including Bollé. He will take up his new functions on Jan. 4, reporting directly ...
