Marcolin Group Appoints Zoppas as Exec Chairman, Renon Group CEO

LONGARONE, Italy—Marcolin Group announced that Giovanni Zoppas has been appointed Marcolin Group’s executive chairman in charge of areas including licenses, international affairs, human resources, legal and institutional communication, effective Oct. 19, 2017.

Zoppas has also been nominated CEO of the joint venture between LVMH and Marcolin Group that was announced in January. “The goal of these changes is to ensure the best possible results with the alignment of interest of the different stakeholders,” the company said.

Marcolin Group’s CEO role will be covered by Massimo Renon, operating in Marcolin Group since January 2017 as worldwide commercial general manager.

“Consistent with the spirit of these changes, Giovanni Zoppas will give Massimo Renon all the necessary support for his success in the new role,” the company added.


New Look Vision Group Announces Several Senior Management Changes

MONTREAL—New Look Vision Group Inc., a leader in Canada’s eyecare sector with its network of 379 locations, has made a few changes among its senior management team following the closing of its acquisition of Iris, le groupe visuel (1990).

Éric Babin has been appointed president of Iris, with responsibility for the overall operations of the company. He succeeds Michael Chaiken, OD, who has retired as president of Iris. Babin has been with Iris since 1998, most recently as vice president, communications and information technologies and as a director. He has broad industry experience and is well acquainted with the Iris operations, according to New Look’s announcement earlier this week. New Look announced its intention to acquire Iris in July.

In addition, Sylvain Boucher, OD, will join the Iris board of directors. Boucher is president and CEO of Ergoresearch Ltd. and an optometrist by training. He was with the Iris group from 1996 through 2005 and his responsibilities were in the areas of operations and development.

Mario Pageau will be appointed senior vice president, New Look Eyewear and Greiche & Scaff, effective Nov. 7, according to the announcement. He will be responsible for the operations of these two banners. Pageau currently is senior vice president, optical products and services.

An optician by training, Pageau joined New Look Vision in 1987 and has a broad range of experience across all aspects of the optical industry, including retail and manufacturing. Pageau succeeds Martial Gagné, who will be retiring as president of New Look Eyewear and Greiche & Scaff, effective Nov. 7, 2017, to pursue career opportunities in another industry.

Gagné has been president of New Look Eyewear since January 2008 and with the company since 2001. He will continue to serve on the board of directors of New Look Vision, according to the announcement.

Antoine Amiel, president and director of New Look Vision Group, said the company is confident that “this young and energetic senior management team will be successful in driving their respective banners forward to the next level of profitability and development and look forward to working with them over the coming years to take New Look Vision to a greater level of excellence.”


WestGroupe Appoints Ratansi New Marketing Director

MONTREAL, Quebec—WestGroupe has announced the appointment of Shaleen Ratansi to the position of marketing director.

Ratansi brings over 15 years of design, branding and marketing experience with her to this position with WestGroupe. Ratansi previously worked in the fashion industry and joined the optical industry over three years ago, working for a leading optical company to oversee the creation of campaigns, branding, media strategies, events and trade shows for the North American market.

“Shaleen brings a fresh energy to her new position and possesses the right mixture of expertise, insight and personality to help WestGroupe reach for the future,” said WestGroupe’s president, Michael Suliteanu.

“It is an exciting time for WestGroupe, as it continues its worldwide growth. The organization has had continuous expansion, now in over 40 countries with no signs of slowing down,” said Ratansi.

“I am really looking forward to working with the team to build, innovate and create marketing initiatives which will further drive audience engagement, increase sales and focus on customer needs, quality products and services with premium branding,” she said.