(PRESS RELEASE) MIAMI – Avulux today announced the appointment of Derek Johnson as National Sales Manager.
Mr. Johnson, who brings nearly a decade of experience to his role, is responsible for working with optometry clinics, helping them to add Avulux to their practice and support patients experiencing migraine and light sensitivity.
“I’m looking forward to helping private clinics across the country become Avulux Authorized Providers and build a new sub-specialty around migraine and light sensitivity,” said Mr. Johnson. “Offering Avulux lenses allows eye care providers to both improve patient care and grow their practice, and I’m thrilled to be part of the team making that possible.”
Dr. Charles Posternack, Co-Founder and CEO of Avulux, said, “We launched our lens to eye care providers a year ago and since then we have grown exponentially. Adding Derek Johnson to our team positions us for further expansion and allows us to offer the Avulux lens through more ODs and practices, helping even more people who experience light sensitivity and migraine.”
As National Sales Manager at Avulux, Derek Johnson is instrumental in building and maintaining the company’s strong relationships with eye care providers across the country and expanding its network of Avulux Authorized Providers. He also supports them with training and development so they are better positioned to offer Avulux lenses to their patients.
Derek plays a key role in establishing and executing on the Avulux sales strategy as the company continues to grow. He has a proven track record in the optical industry, with nearly a decade of sales experience. He was Director of Strategic Accounts and Executive Territory Manager at Neurolens, and prior to that he held progressively senior roles at IDOC, an optometric membership services organization committed to the growth of independent optometrists.
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