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Past Events — International Women's Day Virtual Event: Leadership Journeys in Contact Lenses: Women Shaping the Future of Global Vision Care
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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OWA brought together an exceptional panel of female leaders who are shaping the future of the global contact lens industry: Yang Yang, President, Global Vision Care, Bausch + Lomb; Debbie Olive, Chief Commercial Officer, CooperVision; Lisa McAlister, Head of Regional Strategy & Marketing EMEA, Johnson & Johnson; and Sophie Dutilloy, Global Healthcare Executive, Board Member, Advisor, Angel Investor. This conversation offered a rare cross-industry perspective, uniting senior executives from the world's leading companies to discuss leadership, innovation, and the evolving landscape of vision care.

Sponsored by EssilorLuxottica, this event reinforced the shared mission of empowering women, promoting visibility in the optical field, and inspiring future generations across STEM and healthcare. Moderated by Elvina Finzi, Group Contact Lenses Director at EssilorLuxottica, the panel explored how women are driving transformation within the category, redefining strategic priorities, and setting new standards in global vision care.

This session is designed to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful dialogue among eye care professionals and colleagues around the world. Watch the recording for a powerful moment of reflection and vision on what's next for our industry!



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Palladium Sponsors
EssilorLuxottica
VSP Vision
Platinum Sponsors
Bausch + Lomb
EdgePro
Fielmann
Hoya
Kering Eyewear + Maui Jim
Modo Eyewear
National Vision
Thelios
Zyloware-Kenmark
Gold Sponsors
AEG Vision
Avulux
ClearVision
CooperVision
De Rigo REM
Europa
FYidoctors
Hilco
Johnson & Johnson
Marchon
Marcolin
New York Eye
Ocuco
PECCA
Silhouette
SILMO
United Healthcare
Vision Expo
Vision Source
Walman
Silver Sponsors
ABB Optical Group
Jobson Optical Group
Keplr
L'Amy Group
Match Eyewear
The McGee Group
Mondottica
Mondottica
MyEyeDr
Safilo Group
Tura Eyewear
Vision Council of America
WestGroupe
Friends of OWA
A & A Optical
Amcon Labs
Conexiant
Eye Designs Group
Eyespace
Invision
Lafont
The Optical Foundry