SCENE + HEARD New EssilorLuxottica Headquarters Is Slated to Open in 2027 By Staff Tuesday, September 24, 2024 12:21 AM PARIS, France—EssilorLuxottica has announced it is moving ahead with a new global headquarters in Paris, expected to open in late 2027. Located at Place Valhubert, in the Austerlitz district, the company said that the area is known for being a hub of tech startups and global digital companies. They added that the new headquarters will bring together up to more than 2,000 people in a single building, regrouping teams from the group functions currently spread across different locations in the Grand Paris area.The new 215,000 square-foot facility will be a space for creativity, the company stated. The new headquarters will also be a place for the exchange of new ideas embracing the new trends of agile work, the digital economy, and a tangible representation of EssilorLuxottica's trailblazing role in reshaping the industry, the announcement said.Bringing all the company’s organizations under the same roof, the company said that the new headquarters will be uniquely designed to foster the EssilorLuxottica’s culture of innovation and strengthen its long-standing commitment to employee well-being. It will also feature training areas, an auditorium and a showroom dedicated to the Group's iconic brands, innovative solutions and technologies. In a joint statement, Francesco Milleri, chairman and CEO, and Paul du Saillant, deputy CEO at EssilorLuxottica said, “We have always said that our success is deeply rooted in our people and this new space meets their engagement: it’s a beautiful space that combines functionality with aesthetics, well-being and attention to the environment. Here, our employees will feel inspired, they will be immersed in our fully integrated culture and values, and they will be surrounded by the very innovation that is fueling our industry. Connected to the city and open to stakeholders from our industry and beyond, this beaming place is an invitation to discover the new and evolving EssilorLuxottica.”The new facility will complement the existing and recently expanded corporate locations in Milan, Italy, reaffirming the Group’s European roots and its global strategy. The company added that staying in line with EssilorLuxottica’s Eyes on the Planet program, the new facility will meet the highest environmental sustainability and well-being standards.