Mark Truss elected vice chairman of FMO

Norville Group sales director Mark Truss has been elected vice chairman of the Federation of Manufacturing Opticians (FMO).

The FMO said Truss, who will support chairman Barry Dibble, had a thorough understanding of the market and the threats and opportunities to increase business.

‘I consider it to be a great honour and aim to contribute much,’ said Truss.’The FMO is to be celebrated for drawing all spheres of optics together as demonstrated by recent leaders. Former chairman John Conway knew the lens sector extraordinarily well, Barry [Dibble] the lab sector and my knowledge of frames and sunglasses brings a complete cross section.’

Dibble praised Truss’ work for the organisation. ‘Having worked with Mark on the board for over two years I’ve got to know him well and greatly respect his professionalism and integrity. I firmly believe him to be the natural choice to succeed me at the end of my second term in December 2015.’