Changes in top-management at Hoya Lens Italy

There have been changes in the top-management at Hoya Lens Italy, one of the major producers of top-quality ophthalmic lenses. As of October 15, 2007, Maurizio Veroli, who has been the commercial manager since 2003, will take over from Kazuo Tokuda after 25 years.

'25 years have passed since Hoya Lens Italy was set up and since I arrived in this country. It was a demanding task, but professionally speaking extremely satisfying. It has also been pleasant and interesting to enjoy the friendship and courtesy of a fascinating country like Italy' Tokuda commented. 'I would like to sincerely thank all the clients and the people who have contributed to the development of Hoya Lens Italy and I am certain that you will continue to support my successor, Maurizio Veroli. After 25 years I now want to dedicate my time to new personal opportunities in my country and to work at Hoya Corporation. My very best wishes to you all for your continued success.'

Kazuo Tokuda began managing Hoya Lens Italy in 1982, the year it was set up. In a short time, the company changed from being commercial to industrial and since then its growth has been rapid in terms of billings, production and employees. Hoya Lens Italy is now a leading company in the ophthalmic sector, the success of which has been proven by an above-average growth trend.

'I am extremely pleased to have been appointed Chairman and CEO of Hoya Lens Italy' Veroli stated. 'I will continue to place my experience at the service of Hoya and its important customers.'
A business management graduate from the Bocconi University, Maurizio Veroli has twenty years' experience in the consumer goods sector in Italy and with major multinationals abroad. In 2003, he joined the optics world as commercial manager at Hoya Italy. In his new position as Chairman, Maurizio Veroli's vision is clear, despite the constant challenges from the market: to be the ideal partner for its clients - opticians - through innovative products, efficient service, and a marketing-oriented policy.