VSP Global Hires Michael Hansen, Formerly of Luxottica, as President of New Retail Development Division

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.— VSP Global has tapped Michael Hansen, a 27-year veteran of Luxottica, to be president of its newly created Retail Development division, the fifth within the global optical company. The new division will "develop optical and business solutions that help VSP network doctors become more competitive retailers in an evolving marketplace," according to Rob Lynch, CEO of VSP Global. Hansen will be responsible for "setting the strategic direction of the organization's focus on creating competitive retail strategies for VSP providers in a growing retail-oriented space," according to a statement from the company.   To further explain the new division's mission, a VSP spokesperson told VMail, "VSP is committed to remaining a vital force in the global vision care space for both VSP members and VSP providers. Recently announced Personal Optics, in partnership with Essilor, is an example of what this division will focus its efforts on—developing optical and business solutions that help VSP network doctors, if they choose to participate, become more competitive retailers in an evolving marketplace. Eyeconic is another great example of what will be a focus as we continue working toward a solution that addresses current and future consumer demands by providing online options for those patients that are looking for it, but keeping those patients connected to their eye doctor."   See more