(PRESS RELEASE) RANDOLPH, MA – Randolph Engineering Inc., prime contractor for aviator sunglasses for the U.S., announces the hiring of Joyce Pokoy-Kurtulus as executive vice president of product development and management.
Pokoy-Kurtulus will focus on product management and business development functions with a heavy emphasis on product strategy and design, vendor relations and product development. She will be responsible for managing all products from concept to consumer.
Pokoy-Kurtulus joins the Randolph team with 30-plus years of experience in the optical industry. Most recently she served as executive vice president of design and development at B. Robinson Optical Inc., where she worked for nearly 19 years.
“I’ve long admired Randolph as being a premium heritage brand,” Pokoy-Kurtulus. “I’m excited to join this passionate team as we together build on that reputation, while merging function and fashion to create a global lifestyle brand.”
Peter Waszkiewicz, president and CEO of Randolph Engineering, said, “I am thrilled to have Joyce join our team. As we continue to grow our presence in the global optical and lifestyle market, it is imperative that we have a strong product management team. I am confident that with Joyce’s knowledge, experience and leadership she will help us achieve our goals of becoming a globally recognized brand.”