Optical Prism July 2016 | Page 28

MARIA PETRUCCELLI NAMED DIRECTOR OF BRAND MARKETING, AMERICAS June 13, 2016 – Effective June 1st, 2016 Maria Petruccelli joined the global marketing team of HOYA Vision Care, North America located in Lewisville, Texas in the capacity of Director of Brand Marketing, Americas. In her new role Maria will lead all marketing activities that pertain to the internal and external promotion of branded product. She will contribute to the overall marketing strategy, act as a liaison with the global marketing team and implement a tactical plan that will position and promote HOYA’s branded products in the marketplace. Her contributions will strengthen HOYA North America’s marketing efforts. Her focus will be on the US market combined with responsibilities in Canada and South America. “To say that I personally enjoyed working with Maria is an understatement; she was the main driver behind the successes HOYA experienced in the Canadian market to this day. She will be deeply missed but luckily we will continue to connect with her in her new role.” Said Ahmos Henry, President, HOYA Vision Care Canada. Maria has been a part of the HOYA family for thirteen years and has over twenty-five years of experience in the Vision Care Industry. Maria joined HOYA Vision Care Canada from the time of its inception thirteen years ago and has been instrumental in shaping its strategy and policy. Her HOYA career started as a Sales Representative calling on Eye Care Professionals and has progressively advanced in roles including Regional Manager and Director of Marketing and Professional Services. BECOME AN OPTICIAN ...in only 6-months! Optical Dispensing is a high-growth industry with good pay and job security. Or, even start your own business!! ‘Morning Class’, 8:30am - 12:30pm, Monday through Friday ...begins September 19th, 2016. Our 6-month OPTICIAN/CONTACT LENS FITTER program is entering its 32nd-year in Canada. For those licensed Opticans wishing to upgrade their qualification to CL, our 3-month Contact Lens Fitter program begins June 27th, 2016. www.bccollegeofoptics.ca BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS #208 - 10070 King George Blvd. Surrey BC 604.581.0101