New Delhi: EssilorLuxottica has appointed Venu Ambati as President, Greater India, succeeding Narasimhan (Nara) Narayanan, who retires after leading the organisation for the past 12 years.
Ambati takes charge at a time when the vision care industry is witnessing rising demand driven by increasing awareness around eye health and the growing prevalence of vision conditions such as myopia. In his new role, he will lead EssilorLuxottica’s strategy and operations across the Greater India region, focusing on expanding access to innovative vision care solutions and strengthening the company’s presence across key product categories.
“I am truly excited about my new journey with EssilorLuxottica, a company guided by the ambition to Empowering Humans. With half the global population estimated to suffer from myopia by 2050 and childhood myopia progressing at a fast pace, EssilorLuxottica has a key role to play in myopia management, and I look forward to adding my contribution to make its vision a reality”, said Venu Ambati “From a business perspective, Greater India is a very important region for the Group. I believe that leveraging opportunities across frames, lenses, wearables and vision care, while maximizing EssilorLuxottica’s decades-long commitment to technology and innovation, will be key to ensure we capitalize on the unprecedented growth potential of this market,”
Ambati brings over three decades of experience across the healthcare and consumer goods sectors, with leadership roles spanning more than 30 countries across the Indian Sub-Continent, Middle East, North Africa, and Asia Pacific. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Abbott Pharmaceuticals India. Prior to that, he held senior leadership positions at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, including Regional Vice President & General Manager for Asia Pacific.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and a Bachelor of Engineering from NIT Bhopal.
EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in vision care and eyewear, continues to strengthen its leadership team in India as it looks to tap into the region’s strong growth potential across lenses, frames, wearables and broader eye care solutions.
