21 January 2020
International eyewear company Mondottica has announced that its founder Michael Jardine stepped down as CEO on 1 January. The role has been filled by chief commercial officer Tony Pessok (pictured), who joined the company from Perry Ellis in 2019.
Mondottica confirmed that Mr Jardine would continue as a substantial shareholder of the business, as well as a member of the board of directors, under the title of founder and honorary chairman going forward.
Speaking about the changes, Mr Jardine said: “Mondottica was started by me two decades ago and there is a nice symmetry in handing over the reins on the cusp of a new decade to come. We have accomplished so much in 20 years.”
On his new role, Mr Pessok commented: “I am privileged to be able to step into this role and take the reins of running what is an incredible business.”
“We have some incredible brand partners and a varied portfolio which will allow Mondottica to achieve significant further growth over the coming years, elevating us to even greater prominence in the world of eyewear.”
Mondottica confirmed that Mr Jardine would continue as a substantial shareholder of the business, as well as a member of the board of directors, under the title of founder and honorary chairman going forward.
Speaking about the changes, Mr Jardine said: “Mondottica was started by me two decades ago and there is a nice symmetry in handing over the reins on the cusp of a new decade to come. We have accomplished so much in 20 years.”
On his new role, Mr Pessok commented: “I am privileged to be able to step into this role and take the reins of running what is an incredible business.”
“We have some incredible brand partners and a varied portfolio which will allow Mondottica to achieve significant further growth over the coming years, elevating us to even greater prominence in the world of eyewear.”
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