Volk Optical
Mentor, Ohio (February 4, 2010) – Volk Optical, the leader in the ophthalmic lens industry, is expanding its global territory with the appointment of Jorge Fernandez to the newly created position of Regional Business Manager, Latin America and Caribbean.
Fernandez will serve customers and distributors throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, offering educational and sales support for Volk’s complete product line. He will work closely with doctors and facilities to help them select, use and install diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical ophthalmic lenses, equipment, and accessories to facilitate the growth of ophthalmology in these territories. Fernandez will also continue to develop Volk’s distributor network, training new and existing distributors, and increasing the company’s conference and tradeshow presence.
Fernandez developed his familiarity with Latin America during his time as Corporate Sales Manager with LAN Airlines, South America’s largest airline. He is also fluent in Portuguese and has lived in Brazil. Fernandez holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida (Gainesville, Fla.) and is currently working towards a Masters of Business Administration.
For more information about Volk products, visit www.volk.com, phone Volk direct at +1 440-942-6161, or contact your Authorized Volk Distributor.
Volk Optical is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of aspheric optics. Glass lens construction and the company’s patented double aspheric technology result in the highest resolution imaging with the best stereopsis for precision diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical work. The company is based in Mentor, Ohio, USA and has representatives and distributors around the world.
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Volk Optical
7893 Enterprise Drive
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Website: www.volk.com
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