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National Vision Appoints Jose Armario to Board of Directors
Brings Additional Business, Operations and Supply Chain Expertise to Board DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), one
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nBrings Additional Business, Operations and Supply Chain Expertise to Board\n\n DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nNational Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), one of the nation’s largest optical retailers providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, today announced the appointment of Jose Armario, chief executive officer and president at Bojangles’, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective today. Armario will serve on the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Following Armario’s appointment, National Vision’s Board consists of nine Directors, reflecting a gender balance among the eight independent members of the Board.\n\n“I’ve known Jose since the early ’90s when we both worked in optics before his success with McDonald’s and Bojangles,” said Reade Fahs, CEO at National Vision. “Not only have I admired his strength as an operator, but also as a leader fostering culture at each of his organizations. It is such a joy to be working together again.”\n\nPrior to joining Bojangles, Armario spent 20 years at McDonald’s serving most recently as the corporate executive vice president of Global Supply Chain, Sustainability, Development and Franchising, president Latin America and Canada, president and international relationship partner, Latin America, and president McDonald’s de Chile. Early in his career, Armario served in several positions for LensCrafters where he oversaw the strategic plan for entry into China, Mexico and the Middle East.\n\n“This is an exciting time to join National Vision,” said Armario. “I have long admired Reade’s leadership and National Vision's ability to impact people's lives every day through providing affordable and accessible optical services. This resonates with my professional heritage of leading operations in a value-driven customer service segment. I look forward to bringing this expertise to the Board and being part of National Vision's next chapter of success.\"\n\nOriginally from Havana, Cuba, Armario was raised in Miami, Florida and earned his Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration from Miami-Dade Community College. He holds a Master of Science degree in Management from the University of Miami and a CEO Perspective Course completion from Northwestern University. He currently serves on the Boards of Bojangles, Golden State Foods and The Greg Olsen Foundation and...