Leightons boss seeks new optical challenge

Optometrist Sue Cockayne has moved on from her role as managing director of Leightons Opticians to pursue other interests.

Cockayne, who has worked for Leightons for 22 years, completed her pre-reg year with the group before working her way up to area management and the professional service director role. In 2008 she became the managing director of the 34-strong practice group.

Earlier this year (Optician 28.01.11) Ryan Leighton took over the role of chief executive officer for Leightons Holdings from his father, Richard, and Cockayne added responsibility for Leightons HearingCare to her role to enable Ryan Leighton to devote more of his time to the role of CEO to provide strategic direction.