National Vision Appoints Jose Armario to Board of Directors
February 04 2021 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
Brings Additional Business, Operations and
Supply Chain Expertise to Board
National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE), one of the
nation’s largest optical retailers providing quality, affordable
eye care and eyewear, today announced the appointment of Jose
Armario, chief executive officer and president at Bojangles’, Inc.,
to its Board of Directors, effective today. Armario will serve on
the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
Following Armario’s appointment, National Vision’s Board consists
of nine Directors, reflecting a gender balance among the eight
independent members of the Board.
“I’ve known Jose since the early ’90s when we both worked in
optics before his success with McDonald’s and Bojangles,” said
Reade Fahs, CEO at National Vision. “Not only have I admired his
strength as an operator, but also as a leader fostering culture at
each of his organizations. It is such a joy to be working together
again.”
Prior to joining Bojangles, Armario spent 20 years at McDonald’s
serving most recently as the corporate executive vice president of
Global Supply Chain, Sustainability, Development and Franchising,
president Latin America and Canada, president and international
relationship partner, Latin America, and president McDonald’s de
Chile. Early in his career, Armario served in several positions for
LensCrafters where he oversaw the strategic plan for entry into
China, Mexico and the Middle East.
“This is an exciting time to join National Vision,” said
Armario. “I have long admired Reade’s leadership and National
Vision's ability to impact people's lives every day through
providing affordable and accessible optical services. This
resonates with my professional heritage of leading operations in a
value-driven customer service segment. I look forward to bringing
this expertise to the Board and being part of National Vision's
next chapter of success."
Originally from Havana, Cuba, Armario was raised in Miami,
Florida and earned his Associate of Arts degree in Business
Administration from Miami-Dade Community College. He holds a Master
of Science degree in Management from the University of Miami and a
CEO Perspective Course completion from Northwestern University. He
currently serves on the Boards of Bojangles, Golden State Foods and
The Greg Olsen Foundation and is a member of the President's
Council of the University of Miami.
"With Jose’s appointment, we’ve added three new Board members in
the past five months, and we’re excited by the collective
expertise, diversity and range of perspectives our Board now
includes,” said Board chair Randy Peeler. "As National Vision looks
to deepen our commitments to corporate responsibility, we are
especially excited to gain Jose's recognized expertise in this
area.”
About National Vision Holdings, Inc.
National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) is one of the
largest optical retail companies in the United States with over
1,200 stores in 44 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto
Rico. With a mission of helping people by making quality eye care
and eyewear more affordable and accessible, the company operates
five retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses,
Eyeglass World, Vision Centers inside select Walmart stores, and
Vista Opticals inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select
military bases, and several e-commerce websites, offering a variety
of products and services for customers’ eye care needs. For more
information, please visit www.nationalvision.com.
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