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National Vision Announces the Appointment of Alex Wilkes as President
Patrick Moore to Retire as Chief Operating Officer DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) today announced the
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nPatrick Moore to Retire as Chief Operating Officer\n\n\n DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nNational Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) today announced the appointment of Alex Wilkes as National Vision’s President, reporting to Reade Fahs, Chief Executive Officer of National Vision, effective August 19, 2024. This follows the Company’s announcement on July 1, 2024 of Mark Banner joining the Company as Chief Stores Officer.\n\n\nWilkes joins National Vision from CooperVision, a global leader in contact lenses, where he served as President of the Americas. Prior to CooperVision, Wilkes spent over a decade at EssilorLuxottica, a leading global eyewear company, in various roles including as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Pearle Vision, where he was responsible for oversight of the brand.\n\n\nFahs 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.”\n\n\nWilkes stated, “Having watched the growth of National Vision for many years, I see enormous potential to continue to scale the company and provide ever more value with our existing customer base, and I am excited to join the Company at this time in its transformation. I feel a strong alignment to the culture and values of National Vision and I look forward to getting to know the associates and doctors who are delivering great care and service to patients and customers across the nation.”\n\n\nNational 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.\n\n\n“I am deeply grateful for Patrick’s partnership, friendship and countless contributions as a core member of o...