National Vision (EYE) Holdings announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Alex Wilkes as the Company’s next CEO, effective August 1, and he will join the Company’s Board at that time. Wilkes succeeds Reade Fahs who will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board. Fahs will continue to work closely with Wilkes, ensuring a smooth transition. Wilkes was appointed as president of National Vision in August of 2024. Previously, he served as President of the Americas at CooperVision, a global leader in contact lenses. 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.
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