PADUA, Italy-- Safilo Group S.p.A. (SFL.MI) has announced that former CEO Roberto Vedovotto has resigned from his position as non-executive member of the board of directors of the company, effective immediately.

On Oct. 16, VMail reported that Vedovotto would remain on the board of the company as a non-executive director after the succession of his CEO role to Luisa Delgado, Safilo’s current CEO, who took office on Oct. 15.

According to the company, Vedovotto does not own any shares in Safilo Group S.p.A and resigned in order to pursue new professional opportunities.