The American Academy of Optometry has announced that Peter Scott, CAE,
APR, MBA will assume the position of executive director in mid-April 2019. The
Academy’s outgoing Executive Director, Lois Schoenbrun, CAE, FAAO, will retire
from her position at the end of April. Ms. Schoenbrun has been executive
director of the American Academy of Optometry and the American Academy of
Optometry Foundation since 1996.
“On behalf of the board of directors, I am pleased to introduce Peter
Scott as our new executive director. Peter brings with him a wealth of ideas
for our meeting, fundraising and strategic relationships. He is a delightful
person who has boundless energy and a very creative mind,” stated Barbara
Caffery, OD, PhD, FAAO. “We are deeply appreciative of all that Lois Schoenbrun
has done during her time with the Academy, and we wish her all the best as she
heads off to her much-deserved retirement.”
Mr. Scott most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer for the
North American Veterinary Community in Orlando, Florida, where he led the
planning and implementation of one of the world’s top 15 global medical
conferences with over 17,800 attendees. He has extensive association experience
in the areas of business development, program/certification development,
strategic partnerships and revenue diversification. Mr. Scott holds an MBA from
Nova Southeastern University and has earned both the Certified Association
Executive (CAE) and Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) distinctions.
“I am excited to join this accomplished group of professionals, and I
look forward to building upon the Academy’s past successes and working closely
with the board of directors, staff and volunteers to positively impact this
next chapter of the organization’s growth,” said Peter Scott, incoming
executive director.
“I am grateful to have had the pleasure of working with so many talented
and dedicated members and staff during my tenure, and I have full confidence
that the Academy will continue to thrive under Mr. Scott’s leadership,” said
Lois Schoenbrun, outgoing executive director.
Peter Scott will officially begin his new role on
April 11, 2019.
Source: American Academy of Optometry
