(PRESS RELEASE) BURBANK, CA — De Rigo Rem, the U.S. subsidiary of global eyewear leader De Rigo Vision, has appointed Zachary Milam as Vice President of Sales. With more than two decades of experience across the optical industry, Milam has held leadership roles at Morel Eyewear and Etnia Barcelona, where he helped drive strong year-over-year sales growth. He is a licensed optician and a certified speaker for the American Board of Opticians. Industry coverage of his tenure at Morel noted that he brings “a wealth of experience in the eyewear industry”.
“We are delighted to welcome Zach to the De Rigo Rem family,” said Jeff Fitzhugh, President of De Rigo Rem. “His proven ability to build strong relationships and lead high performing teams will help us accelerate growth and strengthen our partnerships across North America. Zach’s deep understanding of the independent optical market makes him an excellent fit for our portfolio of fashion forward and lifestyle brands.”
In his new role Milam will guide De Rigo Rem’s sales strategy and partner network, strengthening the company’s relationships with eyecare professionals and retailers. De Rigo Rem manages brand development and distribution in North America for labels including Lucky Brand, John Varvatos, Jones New York, Gap, and TUMI Eyewear, and also distributes De Rigo Vision brands such as Porsche Design, Chopard, Roberto Cavalli, Philipp Plein, Furla, Police, Lozza, and Yalea. “I’m honored to join De Rigo Rem at such an exciting time,” Milam said. “The brand portfolio and commitment to customer success are second to none in the industry. I look forward to working with our talented sales team to enhance partnerships with eyecare professionals and introduce more consumers to our unique lineup of eyewear.”
