Hubert Sagnières
Chairman at Essilor International SAS
Profile
Hubert Sagnières holds both French and Canadian citizenship, and currently serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Essilor, a position he has held since November 2011.
Education
Hubert Sagnières graduated with a degree in Economics from the Ecole Centrale de Lille, and obtained an MBA from the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD).
Career
From Plastiserd LLC to Homespace
In 1980 Hubert Sagnières left Lille, France and moved to Tahiti in French Polynesia and joined Plastiserd LLC, eventually becoming the Director General. From 1986 to 1987 he then held the position of Assistant General Manager of Europe at Valois in Paris. In 1988, Hubert Sagnières became the Chief Executive Officer of Homespace.
Essilor
Hubert Sagnières joined Essilor in 1989 as President of International Marketing in the optical lens division. In 1991 he left Europe for Montreal, Canada where he was appointed to President of Essilor Canada, followed by President of Essilor Laboratories of America in 1997. In 1998, he was given the position of President of Essilor of America. In 2006 he acquired more responsibility through his position as President of Essilor Europe and North America. In 2008 he was named Chief Operating Officer of the Group, and on 1 January 2010, Hubert Sagnières became Chief Executive Officer of Essilor International. In 2011, the Group indicated that it would return to Essilor`s traditional mode of governance by regrouping the functions of Chairman and CEO. On 24 November 2011, Essilor’s board of directors appointed Hubert Sagnières as Chairman and CEO of the Group from 2 January 2012, succeeding Xavier Fontanet.
Patronage
Hubert Sagnières is a member of the Board of the Essilor Vision Foundation based in Dallas, Texas, which he founded in 2007. This foundation aims to improve the quality of eye examinations in schools, to provide care to children who can not afford them otherwise and to educate parents, teachers, and the general public about eye Health.
Societal commitment
Through Essilor, Hubert Sagnières supports the Vision Impact Institute, launched in March 2013. This Institute aims at collecting data about impaired vision and its socio-economic impact. Hubert Sagnières thus contributes to fostering synergies between the Vision Impact Institute, the Essilor Vision Foundation and Essilor International.
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Hubert Sagnières active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Logiciels Omics, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
Essilor Amera Pte Ltd.
Essilor Amera Pte Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Essilor Amera Pte Ltd. is a Singaporean company that specializes in vision-related products and services. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. The company's flagship product, Myopilux, is an all-in-one treatment for children's myopia that has been proven to reduce myopia evolution by up to 62%%. The company also offers Transitions lenses that adapt to any light condition, as well as a range of prescription lenses for glasses. | Director/Board Member | - |
Essilor International SAS
Essilor International SAS Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Essilor International SAS designs, produces, and distributes optic lenses. It offers sun lenses, photochromic lenses and anti-reflective lenses. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Charenton-le-Pont, France. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Hubert Sagnières
Companies | Position | End |
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ESSILORLUXOTTICA | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-11-30 |
Essilor Canada Ltd.
Essilor Canada Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Essilor Canada Ltd. manufactures contact lenses, eye glasses and other eye products. The company's trademark product, Varilux, helps in correction of presbyopia. It was founded in 1972 and is located in Sainte-Foy, Canada | Director/Board Member | 1995-12-31 |
Vision Optique Technologies Ltée | Director/Board Member | - |
Optique Lison, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Optique de L'Estrie, Inc.
Optique de L'Estrie, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Optique de L'Estrie, Inc. is an eye prescription laboratory. The private company is based in Sherbrooke, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 1 |
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ESSILORLUXOTTICA | Health Technology |
Private companies | 24 |
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Essilor of America, Inc.
Essilor of America, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Essilor of America, Inc. manufactures lenses and eyeglasses. Its products includes lenses for people with presbyopia; anti-reflective lenses; progressive lenses; eye shape designed lenses; impact resistant lenses; thinner and flatter lenses; and transitions lenses. The firm also offers educational programs and consulting services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Health Technology |
Nassau OOGP Vision Group, Inc.
Nassau OOGP Vision Group, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Nassau Lens Co., Inc. distributes ophthalmic lenses. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Northvale, NJ. | Distribution Services |
Optique de L'Estrie, Inc.
Optique de L'Estrie, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Optique de L'Estrie, Inc. is an eye prescription laboratory. The private company is based in Sherbrooke, Canada. | Health Technology |
Essilor Canada Ltd.
Essilor Canada Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Essilor Canada Ltd. manufactures contact lenses, eye glasses and other eye products. The company's trademark product, Varilux, helps in correction of presbyopia. It was founded in 1972 and is located in Sainte-Foy, Canada | Health Technology |
Groupe Vision Optique, Inc.
Groupe Vision Optique, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Groupe Vision Optique, Inc. operates optical prescription laboratories. The private company is based in Trois-Rivières, Canada. Groupe Vision Optique was acquired by Essilor Canada Ltd. on April 21, 2005. | Health Technology |
Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc.
Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Essilor Laboratories Of America, Inc. manufactures ophthalmic lenses. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Health Technology |
Westlab Optical
Westlab Optical Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Westlab Optical is a Canadian company that manufactures and distributes optical lenses. The private company is based in Montréal, Canada. Westlab Optical was acquired by EssilorLuxottica SA on February 20, 2008. | Electronic Technology |
Transitions Optical, Inc.
Transitions Optical, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Transitions Optical, Inc. manufactures photochromic ophthalmic lenses. It offers its products through eye care professionals and retail locations. The firm offers eyeglass lenses and sunglasses and shields. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Pinellas Park, FL. | Electronic Technology |
Transitions Optical Holding BV
Transitions Optical Holding BV Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Transitions Optical Holding BV is a Dutch company that wholesales optical goods. The private company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. | Distribution Services |
Essilor International SAS
Essilor International SAS Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Essilor International SAS designs, produces, and distributes optic lenses. It offers sun lenses, photochromic lenses and anti-reflective lenses. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Charenton-le-Pont, France. | Health Technology |
K&W Optical Ltd. | |
Vision Web, Inc.
Vision Web, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Vision Web, Inc. is an American company that provides an open and neutral online order processing platform for the optical industry. The private company connects over 20,000 eye care professionals with over 450 suppliers and offer revenue cycle management services to help eye care practices maximize revenue from their insurance claims. The company's cloud-based EHR and practice management software, Uprise, is designed to streamline office workflow, provide regulatory-compliant exam documentation, and offer insight into practice operations and performance. Vision Web's mission is to make it easier for people in the eyecare industry to do their jobs by being open and neutral, using the internet to connect people, and delivering technology that is useful. The company offers demos and videos to help optometry practices build their business and provide optional software integrations to continue using the tools they love alongside Uprise. Vision Web also provides optometry ebooks that cover staff management, finances, marketing, and other business opportunities. | Technology Services |
Essilor Vision Foundation
Essilor Vision Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Essilor Vision Foundation provides vision exams and glasses to children in need. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Miscellaneous |
Frames for America, Inc.
Frames for America, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Frames for America, Inc. retails eyeglasses, prescription sunglasses, frames and contact lenses through online. The private company is based in Houston, TX. | Retail Trade |
Essilor Amera Pte Ltd.
Essilor Amera Pte Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Essilor Amera Pte Ltd. is a Singaporean company that specializes in vision-related products and services. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. The company's flagship product, Myopilux, is an all-in-one treatment for children's myopia that has been proven to reduce myopia evolution by up to 62%%. The company also offers Transitions lenses that adapt to any light condition, as well as a range of prescription lenses for glasses. | Health Technology |
Logiciels Omics, Inc. | |
Cascade Optical Ltd.
Cascade Optical Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Cascade Optical Ltd. operates as a wholesaler and manufacturer of ophthalmic goods. The company is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Health Technology |
Reseau Essilor in Canada, Inc. | |
Optique Lison, Inc. | |
Vision Optique Technologies Ltée | |
VisionWare, Inc.
VisionWare, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services VisionWare, Inc. provides software solutions. It specializes in exam room module, document scanning, e-mail and text messaging. The company is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada. | Technology Services |
Vision Optique, Inc.
Vision Optique, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Vision Optique, Inc. develops and distributes ophthalmic lenses. The company is headquartered in Trois-Rivières, Canada. | Distribution Services |
Omics Software, Inc. | |
Econo-Optic Ltée |