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Luxottica Wholesale N.A. Announces New Customer Centric Sales Structure

Luxottica Wholesale North America aims to perfect its commercial structure by creating two dedicated teams, one focused on the Optical market and the other on the Premium Sun market.

Ludo Ladreyt has been appointed to the newly-created role of Senior Vice President, Sales for the N.A. Optical Channel. Ludo most recently served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Canada.

All optical customers will now be served under one dedicated and customer-centric sales structure. Reporting to Ludo will be Alessandro Baronti and Nicola Perini (US Independents), Alessandro Lucanto (Key Accounts), Jennifer Brown (Business Development) and the Canadian Independent and Key Account channels.

Leading the further development of the Premium Sun category in N.A., Peter Guthy, will continue as Vice President of Sales for Department Stores.

“This new structure is a natural evolution of our business growth and we believe it will enable us to achieve our long range vision, while improving our service to the market,” said Holly Rush, President of Luxottica Wholesale N.A.

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Rye & Lye’s Latest Immagine 98 collection has a literary touch

The cornerstone of each Rye & Lye collection is a modern take with a retro feel. The Immagine 98 collection combines the distinctive details of vintage forms with features and characteristics that are up-to-date and state-of-the-art. Leather, wood and titanium take centre stage, with a literary touch, as each model’s name is inspired by a literary author.

Featured is the Ungaretti model made entirely in metal. It features an oversize slightly butterfly-shape front frame and distinctive leather stitching that runs along the whole length of the temples. Montale and Leopardi feature metal frames with matching leather front and earpiece and acetate temples. 5-axis flex hinges have been adopted as a technical feature. Ask for your other favourite authors, Petrarca and Foscolo that interpret titanium or the Manzoni model in warm wood.

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Valeant Names Anne C. Whitaker to New Executive VP and Group Chairman Position

Quebec-based Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced that Anne C. Whitaker, formerly of Synta, Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline, will join Valeant in a newly created position of executive vice president and company group chairman.

Whitaker was recognized for her efforts in prioritizing and streamlining pharmaceutical new product pipeline opportunities.

“Anne is an accomplished pharmaceutical executive with more than 24 years of experience in key leadership roles across health care sales… She also has a proven track record of success in delivering sustainable growth and profitability,” said J. Michael Pearson, Valeant’s chairman and CEO.

The company also announced that Howard B. Schiller, Chief Financial Officer, has advised the Company of his decision to step down once a successor is appointed.  Mr. Schiller will remain in his current position as the search for his replacement proceeds.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/valeant-announces-cfo-succession-plan-and-additional-executive-appointment-300074020.html

The New MarchoNYC Kids Eyewear Collection

The modern shapes and playful color combinations in the new MarchoNYC Eyewear Collection are highly appealing to kids who want a fun and trendy look. Not only fashionable and eye-catching, the collection is also durable, featuring premium construction and spring hinges to withstand kids’ daily mishaps.

The Trevor model for boys is a handmade acetate style sealed in a matte finish and features a cool, edgy camouflage pattern on the temples that gives a casual, yet sophisticated look. Available in Black, Brown, Olive and Blue.

The new girls’ Raven model is a fun two-toned, multi-layer acetate frame in a bright, playful color palette. Temples are embellished with a trio of beautiful metallic butterflies accented with rhinestones that will surely make her heart flutter. Available in Brown Teal, Purple Pink.

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Memorial Service to be Held for Claude E. Le Page

Le PageOptician, lab owner and long-time Essilor executive, Claude E. Le Page, passed away in Florida on March 26, 2015 at age 72.

Born in France, Mr. Le Page worked as optician from 1962 to 1968, the year he joined Essilor.  In 1972 he transferred to Essilor Canada, where he remained until 1981. Le Page then served as president of Logo California, an Essilor-owned frame company until 1986, when he rejoined Essilor in France.

In 1992 he founded Progressive Lens Lab in Largo, Fla., which he operated until his retirement in 2000. Le Page is survived by his wife, Lucie Locas; three children and eight grandchildren.  A memorial service will be Saturday, May 16, 2015 in St. Petersburg, FL.

http://www.andersonmcqueen.com/obituaries/Claude-Le-Page/#!/Obituary

 

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