CooperVision has announced three new appointments and two leadership promotions to strengthen professional education, academic affairs, scientific affairs, and operational support.
CooperVision has expanded its U.S. Professional Affairs team with three new appointments and two promotions, strengthening its expertise across professional education, academic affairs, scientific affairs, contact lens portfolios, and operational support.
The company says the changes aim to better align its resources with strategic priorities and strengthen support for customers, partners, and eye care professionals.
New Appointments
Three professionals have joined the team in the following roles:
- Eric Harris, OD, FAAO, senior advisor, professional education and development. Harris brings more than 15 years of experience in clinical care, academia, leadership, and professional service to help advance CooperVision’s professional education strategy and develop educational programs.
- Tyler Kitzman, OD, FAAO, senior advisor, academic affairs. Kitzman will lead engagement with optometry students and U.S. schools and colleges of optometry. He previously served as an associate professor at Southern College of Optometry, with work that focused on clinical skills, contact lens education, and student development.
- Heather Plank, MBA, PMP, business project manager, professional affairs. Plank brings more than 12 years of project management and operational leadership experience. She will oversee the development and support of systems, processes, and operational frameworks for the Professional Affairs team.
Expanded Leadership Roles
CooperVision has also promoted two of its Professional Affairs leaders:
- Tara Vaz, OD, FAAO, senior advisor, core portfolio and cornea care. Vaz will lead programs and initiatives supporting the company’s one-day, FRP, and specialty contact lens portfolios.
- Leah Johnson, OD, FAAO, senior advisor, scientific affairs. Johnson will lead U.S. thought leadership efforts, including assessments, studies, surveys, advisory boards, and claims development activities.
CooperVision says the expanded team structure reflects efforts to strengthen its professional support and align expertise with the company’s evolving priorities.