National Vision Announces the Appointment of Alex Wilkes as President
National Vision Holdings (NASDAQ: EYE) has announced significant leadership changes. Alex Wilkes will join as President on August 19, 2024, reporting to CEO Reade Fahs. Wilkes, formerly President of the Americas at CooperVision, brings extensive optical industry experience. This follows the July 1 appointment of Mark Banner as Chief Stores Officer.
Concurrently, Patrick Moore, Chief Operating Officer, will retire at the end of 2024. Moore will transition to an advisory role on August 19 to support leadership changes. These moves are part of National Vision's transformation strategy to drive profitable growth while maintaining its culture and values.
The company emphasizes Wilkes' strategic acumen and track record in sales and profit growth as key factors in his appointment. National Vision aims to leverage his expertise to accelerate business transformation and enhance value for patients, customers, and stakeholders.
National Vision Holdings (NASDAQ: EYE) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership. Alex Wilkes entrerà in carica come Presidente il 19 agosto 2024, riportando al CEO Reade Fahs. Wilkes, ex Presidente delle Americhe presso CooperVision, porta con sé una vasta esperienza nel settore ottico. Questo segue l'appuntamento del 1 luglio di Mark Banner come Chief Stores Officer.
Contemporaneamente, Patrick Moore, Chief Operating Officer, si ritirerà alla fine del 2024. Moore passerà a un ruolo consultivo il 19 agosto per supportare i cambiamenti nella leadership. Queste mosse fanno parte della strategia di trasformazione di National Vision per guidare una crescita redditizia mantenendo la propria cultura e i propri valori.
L'azienda sottolinea l'acutezza strategica e il curriculum di Wilkes in termini di vendita e crescita dei profitti come fattori chiave per la sua nomina. National Vision mira a sfruttare la sua esperienza per accelerare la trasformazione aziendale e migliorare il valore per pazienti, clienti e stakeholder.
National Vision Holdings (NASDAQ: EYE) ha anunciado cambios significativos en el liderazgo. Alex Wilkes se unirá como Presidente el 19 de agosto de 2024, reportando al CEO Reade Fahs. Wilkes, anteriormente Presidente de las Américas en CooperVision, aporta una amplia experiencia en la industria óptica. Esto sigue al nombramiento de Mark Banner como Chief Stores Officer el 1 de julio.
Concomitantemente, Patrick Moore, Chief Operating Officer, se retirará a finales de 2024. Moore hará la transición a un papel consultivo el 19 de agosto para apoyar los cambios en el liderazgo. Estos movimientos son parte de la estrategia de transformación de National Vision para impulsar un crecimiento rentable mientras se mantiene su cultura y valores.
La empresa enfatiza la agudeza estratégica y el historial de Wilkes en ventas y crecimiento de ganancias como factores clave para su nombramiento. National Vision tiene como objetivo aprovechar su experiencia para acelerar la transformación del negocio y aumentar el valor para pacientes, clientes y partes interesadas.
내셔널 비전 홀딩스(NASDAQ: EYE)는 중대한 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. 알렉스 윌크스가 2024년 8월 19일 부사장으로 합류하며, CEO 리드 파스에게 보고합니다. 윌크스는 이전에 쿠퍼비전에서 미주 지역 사장이었으며, 방대한 광학 산업 경력을 보유하고 있습니다. 이는 7월 1일 마크 배너가 최고 매장 책임자로 임명된 것에 이어지는 것입니다.
동시에 패트릭 무어 최고 운영 책임자는 2024년 말에 은퇴할 예정입니다. 무어는 리더십 변화를 지원하기 위해 8월 19일자 자문 역할로 전환될 것입니다. 이러한 조치는 내셔널 비전의 문화와 가치를 유지하면서 수익성 있는 성장을 추진하기 위한 변환 전략의 일환입니다.
회사는 윌크스의 전략적 통찰력과 판매 및 이익 성장에서의 실적을 그의 임명에 있어 주요 요소로 강조합니다. 내셔널 비전은 그의 전문성을 활용해 사업 전환을 가속화하고 환자, 고객 및 이해관계자를 위한 가치를 향상시키는 것을 목표로 합니다.
National Vision Holdings (NASDAQ: EYE) a annoncé des changements significatifs dans sa direction. Alex Wilkes rejoindra l'entreprise en tant que Président le 19 août 2024, sous la direction du CEO Reade Fahs. Wilkes, ancien Président des Amériques chez CooperVision, possède une vaste expérience dans l'industrie optique. Cela fait suite à la nomination de Mark Banner en tant que Chief Stores Officer le 1er juillet.
Parallèlement, Patrick Moore, Chief Operating Officer, prendra sa retraite à la fin de l'année 2024. Moore passera à un rôle consultatif à partir du 19 août afin de soutenir les changements de leadership. Ces mouvements s'inscrivent dans la stratégie de transformation de National Vision visant à stimuler une croissance rentable tout en maintenant sa culture et ses valeurs.
L'entreprise souligne l'acuité stratégique et le parcours de Wilkes en matière de ventes et de croissance des bénéfices comme des facteurs clés de sa nomination. National Vision vise à tirer parti de son expertise pour accélérer la transformation de l'entreprise et améliorer la valeur pour les patients, les clients et les parties prenantes.
National Vision Holdings (NASDAQ: EYE) hat bedeutende Veränderungen in der Führung angekündigt. Alex Wilkes wird am 19. August 2024 als Präsident eintreten und an CEO Reade Fahs berichten. Wilkes, der zuvor Präsident für Amerika bei CooperVision war, bringt umfassende Erfahrung in der optischen Industrie mit. Dies folgt der Ernennung von Mark Banner zum Chief Stores Officer am 1. Juli.
Gleichzeitig wird Patrick Moore, Chief Operating Officer, Ende 2024 in den Ruhestand gehen. Moore wird am 19. August in eine beratende Rolle wechseln, um die Führungswechsel zu unterstützen. Diese Veränderungen sind Teil der Transformationsstrategie von National Vision, um profitables Wachstum voranzutreiben und gleichzeitig die eigene Kultur und Werte zu bewahren.
Das Unternehmen hebt Wilkes' strategische Fähigkeiten und seine Erfolge im Bereich Umsatz- und Gewinnwachstum als Schlüsselmerkmale seiner Ernennung hervor. National Vision zielt darauf ab, sein Fachwissen zu nutzen, um den Geschäftswandel zu beschleunigen und den Wert für Patienten, Kunden und Interessengruppen zu erhöhen.
- Appointment of Alex Wilkes as President, bringing extensive optical industry experience
- Smooth leadership transition with Patrick Moore shifting to an advisory role
- Strategic focus on accelerating business transformation for profitable growth
- Retirement of Patrick Moore, long-serving COO and former CFO, potentially impacting operational continuity
Patrick Moore to Retire as Chief Operating Officer
Fahs said, “We are excited to welcome a leader of Alex’s caliber to National Vision. His depth of experience across all areas of the optical industry, proven track record driving sales and profit growth and strategic acumen make him an ideal fit as our President. As President, Alex will work closely with all areas of our business to help accelerate our transformation to drive profitable growth, while sustaining the Company’s culture and values that truly make us who we are. I look forward to working closely with Alex as we continue to deliver value to our patients, customers and stakeholders.”
National Vision today also announced that Patrick Moore, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and former Chief Financial Officer, has shared his plans to retire at the end of this year. Moore will remain in his role until August 19, 2024, at which time he will shift to an advisory role focused on supporting the leadership transitions.
“I am deeply grateful for Patrick’s partnership, friendship and countless contributions as a core member of our leadership team over the last 10 years,” said Fahs. “Patrick has been instrumental in leading several business transformation efforts, beginning with our IPO in 2017. In his tenure as COO, he has implemented an operational rigor that will enable us to continue to execute against our strategic initiatives. And what will perhaps be Patrick’s most enduring contribution is his dedication to mentorship, which has inspired a strong bench of leaders across National Vision. His deep understanding of our business and strategy has positioned us for long-term success, and his willingness to remain with us to ensure a smooth transition is evidence of his leadership.”
“National Vision has a tremendous impact on millions of people, and it has been the highlight of my career to help lead this company and work alongside our talented team. Over the course of my time here, our business has grown exponentially, and I am incredibly proud of all we have done to become an industry leader. I look forward to welcoming both Alex and Mark and watching the Company's continued success,” said Moore.
Separately, today the Company is releasing its second quarter 2024 earnings results which will be available on the Company’s website.
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