Glimpses
teams, we will achieve even greater
success in the coming years. I feel
fortunate to be a part of such a
forward thinking company,” says
Debono.
the editorial boards of Review of
Optometry, Optometric Management,
Primary Care Optometry News and
Optometry Times.
DR. IAN BENJAMIN GADDIE
NAMED AS VISION EXPO
CONFERENCE ADVISORY
BOARD CO-CHAIR
Gaddie: “We’re really excited about
the total team approach that we bring
to Vision Expo. One of the most
unique aspects of the meeting is the
diversity of topics and the no-barriers
openness of the education program
which allows attendees to sit, learn
and share side by side regardless of
title or mode of practice.
International Vision Expo & Conference announces that Ian Benjamin
Gaddie, OD, FAAO has agreed to serve
as co-chairman of the Conference
Advisory Board. Gaddie joins Mark
Dunbar, OD, FAAO in leading the
development of the Vision Expo
continuing education program, the
most comprehensive and progressive
education program available to the
eyecare profession.
TOTAL TEAM APPROACH
We have a program for everyone so
when you come back from our meeting,
not only are the doctors energized and
ready to apply new education concepts
to their practice, but opticians are
excited about a new frame line or new
program to increase sales or efficiency.
The whole team comes back energized
and it really does make an impact.
In my own experience, our eyecare
team is the biggest asset our practice
has and attending Vision Expo education
is always a worthwhile investment in
the growth of our practice, our people,
and our patients.”
Gaddie is owner and director of
Kentucky-based Gaddie Eye Centers, a
family owned practice. He is a fellow
of the American Academy of
Optometry, President of the Optometric Glaucoma Society (OGS) and
outgoing chairman of the American
Optometric Association’s continuing
education committee. He serves on
Registration for Vision Expo West is
now open. Attendees who register by
August 20 will benefit from early bird
pricing: a $25 discount on registration
fees. Customizable education packages
are available with a la carte options
and total office pricing offers discounts
for practice groups.
To learn more or to register, visit
www.VisionExpoWest.com.
XAVIER GALLIOT NAMED
CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY
OFFICER OF THE ESSILOR
GROUP
Essilor International announces that
Xavier Galliot has been appointed
Group Chief Sustainability Officer,
reporting to Jayanth Bhuvaraghan,
Chief Corporate Mission Officer.
Xavier Galliot’s valuable experience
will contribute to strengthen and
accelerate Essilor’s commitment to
global sustainability, an integrated
driver of the Group’s mission,
“improving lives by improving sight”.
Sustainable development is at the
heart of Essilor’s activity, both in the
way the Group manages its business
and in its contribution to the 4.5
billion individuals in the world who
need vision correction and the
communities in which they live.
Xavier Galliot started his career with
Ernst & Young as consultant in strategy,
in France and Japan. In 2002, he joined
Rio Tinto Alcan where he held sales &
marketing positions on international
markets, before being appointed head
of green business strategy for the
Distribution & Services activity. Since
2010, he was sustainable development
director of the Rexel group and
general secretary of the Rexel
foundation.
Xavier Galliot, 42, holds a Master’s
degree in Economics & Finance. He is
a graduate of Kedge Business School
and is a Stanford University executive
program alumnus.
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