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NEW DIRECTORS APPOINTED TO FMO
New directors have been appointed to the FMO representing the broad interests of manufacturing optics within the UK. Preston Everard of Kentoptic, Gary Goulden of Olympus Eyewear and Keith Sheers of Optisoft each have more than 20 years’ experience of the market and are keen to promote the benefits of closer working relationships.
Preston Everard, Executive Manager of Kentoptic, appointed Vice-Chairman of the Lens Association, explained:
“The FMO is a great forum for advice and discussion. It provides the perfect opportunity to network and to have an input into how we want to move optics forward, particularly in relation to training, which is so very valuable.
“I am keen to see more emphasis on developing the career path for optics and in promoting the opportunities to school leavers. I enjoy optics because it is constantly changing and evolving with new technology and lenses.”
Keith Sheers, Managing Director of Optisoft, appointed Vice-Chairman of the Equipment Association, supports the joined-up approach of the FMO:
“Information technology is now a fundamental part of optics, and the FMO recognises this and wants to do all that it can to ensure that the industry makes the most of the opportunities that it brings. I look forward to working with my fellow board members to make this a reality as we move forward in the digital age. We are looking at what more we can do in terms of customer information, which includes the highly valued Bad Payers’ List, customer information and making electronic data a reality.”
Gary Goulden, Managing Director of Olympus Eyewear, has supported the FMO for many years and has now been appointed Vice-Chairman of the Frame Association:
“We need to all use our connections and ideas for the best interests of the industry. The FMO is a stronger body thanks to the combined expertise which is now coming to the table and I look forward to contributing towards this.”
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Issued for The FMO
By Janice English
01372 465265
11 January 2010