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ON THE MOVE A wrap on the latest appointments and industry movements within the Australian ophthalmic sector.
PROVISION APPOINTS NEW REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER Adam Taylor has joined ProVision as regional operations manager for Victoria, NSW and Tasmania, leading a team of business coaches in these respective states. Adam brings a depth of experience and a new perspective, having previously worked in leadership positions at McDonalds, Dominos, Baker’s Delight, as well as George & Matilda. He is passionate about supporting independent businesses to thrive and cultivate their own success in a competitive landscape.
NEW MARKETING SPECIALIST HAS SPECIAL INTEREST IN BIG DATA David Van Dijk joined ProVision’s marketing team as senior content marketing specialist and will lead the content strategy and development of consumer marketing campaigns and to drive new patient acquisition and retention for eyecare services in ProVision member practices. David’s extensive in-house and agency experience offers a rare combination of content, brand and digital marketing skills with a keen interest in big data and marketing analytics.
NSW GLAUCOMA SPECIALIST TAKES ON RANZCO ROLE Dr Mitchell Lawlor is a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Sydney who specialises in glaucoma and diseases of the optic nerve. He was recently appointed as chair the NSW QEC (qualification and education committee), where he now leads the education network of college fellows across NSW.
NEW MANAGER OF CPD PUBLICATIONS Optometry Australia has appointed Sam Bonwick as its education publications and content strategy manager. Sam is responsible for delivering the organisation’s flagship CPD publications, Optometry Connection and Clinical & Experimental Optometry, investigating content extensions and gaps in CPD education publishing. He was previously a publisher at Cengage Learning, responsible for a portfolio of education resources aimed at secondary schools.
COMMITTED TO TRAINING QUEENSLAND’S NEXT-GEN SPECIALISTS Dr Sunil Warrier, a Brisbane based cataract, glaucoma and ocular oncology specialist, takes over the role of chair of QEC (Training Committee) for RANZCO Queensland. He has been the director of training for the past six years and has recently stepped up to the position of chair. He is committed to the training of the next generation of specialists in the state. The program has grown exponentially over the last few years to include 17 trainees.
BAUSCH + LOMB REVEALS NEW PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MANAGER Judy Kwan joined Bausch + Lomb as professional services manager, leading clinical product education and optometric support across Australia. She has over 15 years of experience in clinical practice, contact lens research and clinical supervision of optometry students. She has been heavily involved and is passionate about providing contact lens education across Australia.
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INSIGHT November 2021
