Talia Bruno.
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SUN VALLEY, Calif.—De Rigo REM has announced the addition of Talia Bruno as senior director of key accounts. In her new position, Bruno will lead the development and alignment of the key account channel as well as play a vital role in cultivating new business opportunities and aiding the corporate sales strategy to drive revenue and growth for North America, the company said, noting that her new position is effective today. Since entering the industry in 2008, Bruno has held senior level positions most recently at Modo, where she was key account sales director, and at Luxottica USA. After joining Luxottica, she rose from regional account manager to senior manager of key accounts, earning her the President’s Circle Award three years in a row.

“I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work alongside Talia at Luxottica and watch her blossom into one of the top key account leaders in the industry. She is a trailblazer with an eye for excellence and to see the business she built from the ground up is truly remarkable,” commented Alessandro Baronti, president of De Rigo REM.

Getting her start in the consumer package goods industry, De Rigo REM said Bruno adds a unique perspective to the role with a diverse background in sales. Before crossing over into eyewear, she held positions at Fortune 500’s Miller Coors Brewing as well as A.T. Cross, both globally recognized companies.

“Understanding De Rigo’s vision for the U.S. and Canadian markets and seeing the tremendous strides they are making to elevate the business, I knew I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to be a part of something special,” stated Bruno. “I’m excited to join the team during this crucial yet exciting phase and look forward to growing with the company.”

De Rigo REM is the Los Angeles-based subsidiary of Italian eyewear manufacturer De Rigo Vision. De Rigo REM executes brand management, creative services, as well as sales and marketing for the group’s U.S.-based brands, including Converse, Lucky Brand, John Varvatos and Jones New York. These brands are sold worldwide by De Rigo REM via the global distribution network of the De Rigo Group. The subsidiary also distributes other brands of the group in North America including Police, CH Carolina Herrera, Nina Ricci, Chopard and Furla.