National Vision CFO Rasmussen to leave company

National Vision (EYE) Holdings announced updates to its leadership structure that include expanded responsibilities for three executive team members and that Melissa Rasmussen, Chief Financial Officer, will depart following a transition period. The Company announced that the Chief Financial Officer, Melissa Rasmussen, will be departing the Company to pursue an opportunity in another industry. Ms. Rasmussen intends to continue in her role through the release of the Company’s fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2024 financial results which is expected to occur on February 26, 2025. The Company has commenced a search to identify her successor and, if necessary, intends to appoint an interim Chief Financial Officer prior to Ms. Rasmussen’s departure. In addition, to support the Company’s transformation, enhance the overall patient and customer experience and promote growth in strategic areas, the following changes have been made to the executive leadership team: Megan Molony, Chief Merchandising and Managed Care Officer, is assuming leadership of Manufacturing and Distribution. With this change, the Company is uniting all Managed Vision Care functions, including strategy and revenue cycle management, under one umbrella. Mark Banner has been named President of America’s Best. In this new position, Mr. Banner’s significant retail leadership and customer experience expertise will play a critical role in leading the transformation of the brand’s in-store experience. In this role, Mr. Banner will also oversee Store Design and Clinical Services. Dr. Priti Patel has been named General Manager of Eyeglass World, Fred Meyer and Military. Ms. Patel brings a breadth of optical experience to the role, providing these brands with a fresh leadership perspective. In this capacity, Ms. Patel will be primarily focused on strengthening the Eyeglass World brand. In addition, the following leader’s roles have been expanded to align with the Company’s strategic initiatives: Joe VanDette has been named Chief Brand & Marketing Officer, Jared Brandman has been named Chief Legal & Strategy Officer, and Bill Clark, Chief People Officer will now assume expanded responsibilities in the areas of Transformation, Enterprise PMO, and Change Management.