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Rise Nano Optics Appoints Erik Ritchie as Chief Commercial Officer to Lead North American Commercialization Strategy
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 17, 2026) - Rise Nano Optics Ltd. (CSE: EYE) ("Rise" or the "Company"), a health technology company advancing vision care through patented nanotechnology lens solutions, today announced the appointment of Erik Ritchie as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Mr. Ritchie will lead Rise's North American commercialization strategy, overseeing go-to-market execution, operations, partnerships, and sales and marketing.Mr. Ritchie brings deep executive...
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