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I hate myopia. With over 25 years of experience in marketing and sales and commercial leadership, I am a senior leader and voice in the vision care industry. I am currently the General Manager of Specialty Eye Care, Americas at CooperVision, a global leader in contact lens manufacturing and innovation. I am responsible for driving the growth and profitability of our specialty eye care portfolio, which includes products and services for myopia management, scleral lenses, and orthokeratology. I was a board member of the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition (GMAC), a non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness and educate the public about the risks and prevention of myopia, a condition that affects billions of people worldwide. I am passionate about helping eye care practitioners and patients with innovative solutions that improve vision and quality of life. I have a proven track record of launching new products, leading cross-functional teams, developing talent, and managing key accounts across B2B and B2C markets. I have worked with leading companies such as General Mills, The Coca Cola Company, Novartis, Bausch + Lomb, and innovator Visioneering Technologies. I am also a decorated combat veteran and a graduate of the Leadership Development Program at Emory University. I am always looking for new opportunities to make a positive impact in the fight against myopia.