Bettina Reiter will be taking on the role of project manager at Opi, the International Trade Show for Optics and Design in Germany. Reiter’s expertise in the trade show business was gained over two decades organizing many B2B and B2C events including the Messe Stuttgart (Stuttgart Trade Fair) and the AFAG in Nuremberg among others.

Together with the present Opti team, her goal is to take the trade show to the next level and make it fit for the future: “In addition to high tech and design, Opti is also a trend barometer and a visionary mirror for the industry,” says Reiter.

The next Opti show will take place January, 15-17, 2016 at the Fairground Messe in München.

www.opti.de

Iraj Kamili has been appointed CEO of De Rigo Vision, USA. In this role, he will strengthen the presence of De Rigo in the North American market.

Kamili, who holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut, brings extensive experience in management of international companies, including a previous role in the eyewear industry with Alain Mikli. Kamili will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing all operational activities and strategies.

In addition, the De Rigo group announced in January the signing of a licensing agreement with Zadig et Voltaire covering the design, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and ophthalmic frames. The collections will be distributed via the sales network of De Rigo Vision and Zadig & Voltaire shops.