Eric Anderson

Full responsibility for AEG Vision (formerly "Acuity EyeCare Group") - a rapidly growing community of neighborhood optical providers practicing full-scope optometry at 600+ locations in 36 states - including EyeCare Specialties (NB), ABBA (CO), Crown Optical (MO), Eyetique (PA), International EyeCare Centers (IL). AEG is a vertically-integrated Private-Equity backed operation with an experienced top management team committed to creating better outcomes for patients, doctors, and our associates. We purchase independent Optometry practices, maintain their brand / doctors / patients / associates, invest in their infrastructure / people, and enable them to elevate outcomes by leveraging our shared platform.

AIESEC is a international student-run non-profit organization committed to building global understanding among today's youth. The primary program is an international work/volunteer internship program that performs 40,000 exchanges per year across 60 countries.

Responsible for $3.0 Billion (retail) multi-brand portfolio of watches, jewelry and wearable technology (Display Watches, Hybrids, Trackers) including Licensing, Marketing, Product Design, Product Development, etc. Key brands include: Michael Kors, Armani, kate spade new york (ksny), Diesel, Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, Burberry and others.

Full P&L responsibility for world's leading optical retail chain with 1000 optical stores in U.S. and Canada. LensCrafters is the industry leader in optical innovation, technology and customer service with more than $1.8 Billion in annual sales. 15,000 employees.

Responsible for full integration of newly acquired 500-store Optical Retail Chain based in Santiago Chile (dba as “Opticas GMO” and “Econopticas” across Chile, Peru, Ecuador, and Columbia) into Luxottica Group’s Latin American Optical Retail Division. Included standardizing Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, HR and elevating Executive team across fleet. Also, included careful cultural integration of 4 distinct businesses from 4 unique countries into one unified group - and integrating that new group into parent company. 2000 employees.

Full P&L responsibility for 330-store Target Optical business (1000 employees). Dual role of Store Operations Leader / General Manager. Reinvented the business team and brand experience of a struggling unprofitable optical retailer resulting in both sales & financial turnaround. Highlights included: 4 consecutive years of double-digit positive comp sales (during global recession) and establishment of long-term sustainable brand & business model.

Led brand experience development and all Marketing functions for 800-store Corporate & Franchise optical retail business. Leadership role in general management functions including annual plan development, regular business reporting and integration of new business during the first 3 years post acquisition.

Led brand experience development and all Marketing functions for 2000-store sunglass retail business. Leadership role in general management functions including: annual plan development, regular business reporting, and integration of new retail business during the first 3 years post acquisition.

Developed first new brand positioning & ad campaign for Ray-Ban (including "Genuine Since 1937" brand logo) post acquisition by Luxottica. Developed sunglass product placement in films including "Men in Black 2" & "Pearl Harbor".

Advertising & Marketing leadership. New Product Development.

Full P&L responsibility for USD$100MM Jergens Skincare products. Activities included Annual Planning, Brand Positioning, Strategic Initiatives, Key Retail Customer Management, Marketing.

Brand Management, Marketing, New Product Development. Introduction of first "compact" powder detergent in North America (Ultra Cheer).

Socio-Economic Research on emerging economies of Asia. Developed presentations for Senior Management - and traveled around the world to support

Established Chicago office of non-profit international student work exchange program. Fundraised office space & salary. Conducted training seminars at 20+ colleges & universities.