De Rigo Group has appointed Benjamin Colombara as president of De Rigo REM, its North American subsidiary. The move became effective June 1, 2026.
The company says Colombara will oversee the company’s U.S. operations, with responsibility for driving growth, strengthening market positioning, and further developing the organization’s commercial and operational structure across North America.
Industry Leadership Experience
Colombara brings his 20+ years of international commercial leadership experience to the role including the luxury eyewear industry as well as automotive, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. His experience includes working across B2B, B2C, and distributor-driven business models while building and leading teams throughout the Americas.
Most recently, Colombara served as director LATAM at Thélios USA, where he helped establish and develop the regional organization. Prior to that, he held senior leadership positions with Safilo Group, Eyewear Designs Ltd., and Charmant USA. In those roles, he managed international territories, expanded distributor networks, and met various sales and market share objectives across Latin America, Central America, and other emerging markets.
Focus on North American Growth
Colombara says he is looking forward to supporting customers and partners while helping drive long-term growth in the region.
“I am honored to take on the role of President of De Rigo REM,” he says. “De Rigo is a company with a strong heritage, an outstanding brand portfolio, and a clear commitment to quality and innovation. I look forward to working closely with the team to further support our partners and customers while driving sustainable growth and long-term value in the North American market.”
“North America represents a strategic growth opportunity for De Rigo Group,” the company adds. “Benjamin Colombara’s international experience, extensive knowledge of the eyewear industry, and proven leadership in building scalable organizations make him ideally positioned to lead De Rigo REM into its next phase of development.”
About De Rigo
De Rigo is a global eyewear company focused on the design, manufacturing, and distribution of optical frames and sunglasses. The company markets proprietary brands and licensed collections through wholesale and retail channels across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.