Kevin Gutsell brings optical experience to Centrostyle

Former Federation of Manufacturing Opticians chief executive Kevin Gutsell has been appointed to the newly-created position of sales manager of frame parts and accessories supplier Centrostyle.

The company said Gutsell brought vast experience of the optical sector to the role, having held positions in professional services, sales and marketing, retail and education. It added that his dispensing optician background meant he understood the challenges of retail optics and manufacturing.

Freddy Lehmann, UK managing director said: ‘Kevin’s appointment has come at a strategic time for CentroStyle as we further invest in this important market. As we move into a new stage there was a need to appoint a high quality, well respected individual whose professional approach and business relationships reflect the ambitions held by the company. Kevin brings this and much more to the role and he will strengthen our team in the UK.’