EuromContact elects new president

EuromContact has elected Richard Smith, head of professional affairs EMEA at Bausch + Lomb, as its new president, succeeding Nicoletta Losi, who has led the trade association since 2017.

A EuromContact board member for six years and chair of the Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers (ACLM), Smith has brought over 25 years of experience in the optical industry.

Smith emphasised his commitment to building on the achievements of Losi’s leadership and said: ‘Now it is about leveraging the collective expertise of EuromContact members to drive positive changes in the sector for the benefit of both patients and healthcare professionals.’

In addition to Smith’s election, Marion Beeler, executive director of EFCLIN, was re-elected as treasurer, and Faniela Manenti, general secretary of Assottica, was confirmed as secretary of the association.