Eyecare Business delivers the latest updates across the eyecare industry, from appointments to achievements and other notable news. This week includes updates from Mondottica and WestGroupe.

Mondottica USA has appointed Guillaume Pottecher as chief commercial officer for Mondottica USA and SD Eyewear, where he will oversee sales, business development, and marketing operations. Pottecher previously held senior management roles with Logo Group, Krewe, and De Rigo, among others. Most recently, he served as head of sales for Aspex.

WestGroupe announced that Beverly Suliteanu, vice president of product development and creative director, will retire effective May 31 after more than 30 years with the company. As part of the leadership transition, WestGroupe appointed Natalie Lacroce as vice president of brand and product planning. In the role, Lacroce will oversee brand strategy, product planning, lifecycle management, analytics, and inventory management across the company’s portfolio.

Suliteanu, a second-generation leader at WestGroupe, joined the company in 1994 and helped lead product development and creative direction for brands including KLiiK denmark, Fysh, Evatik, OTP, and Superflex. She also played a role in expanding the company’s portfolio through distribution partnerships with brands such as Stepper, Moleskine, AllSaints, Sunday Somewhere, and NanoVista.

Lacroce brings more than 25 years of experience in the optical industry. Most recently, she served as category director, optical, at Loblaw Companies Limited, where she led optical business strategy and product lifecycle initiatives. She previously worked in product development at Centennial Optical.