Daniel Liberman
(PRESS RELEASE) CORAL SPRINGS, FL – ABB Optical, a leader in the eyecare services industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Liberman as Chief Executive Officer effective February 1st, 2024. Daniel will assume the role held by Tom Burke, who will become Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors.
During Tom Burke’s five-year tenure as CEO, ABB has gone from the leading contact lens distributor to a full eyecare solutions platform offering ophthalmic laboratory services and practice optimization software. Mr. Burke expressed his enthusiasm for Mr. Liberman’s appointment, stating, “I have known Daniel for many years, and worked closely with him the past year as a member of the Board of Directors. As we finish 2023 strongly and look at an even better 2024, it is an opportune time for Daniel to begin his leadership of ABB. I would like to thank every ABB team member who has made the last five years leading the Company so special.”
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Daniel Liberman brings with him a wealth of experience from senior management positions at WS Audiology and EssilorLuxottica. In response to his appointment, Mr. Liberman expressed his excitement, saying, “I am honored to join ABB Optical and build upon the strong foundation laid by Tom. Together with the exceptional team at ABB Optical, we will continue to deliver outstanding service to our eye care professional partners and drive positive change in this dynamic industry.”
Lars Johansson, Managing Director, New Mountain Capital, expressed the Board’s confidence in the transition, stating, “Tom has led the Company through a period of tremendous strategic growth and progress. We thank him for his years of leadership and welcome him as Co-Chairman of the Board. Daniel is a recognized leader in the eyecare solutions space, with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. We look forward to partnering with him at ABB.”
