MARCHON and MARCOLIN announce new leadership appointments
- By Editorial Team
Marcolin and Marchon Eyewear, companies within VSP Vision™, have announced a series of new senior leadership appointments aimed at strengthening synergies between their respective global eyewear operations and supporting integration efforts across key international markets. The new organizational structure establishes integrated leadership across major geographic regions, with the goal of fostering greater collaboration between Marcolin and Marchon operations, accelerating decision-making processes, and ensuring an increasingly effective and consistent approach for global clients and partners.
In this context, Marco D’Acunzo—formerly CEO of Marcolin North America—assumes the role of President Eyewear Americas, with responsibility for the operations of Marcolin, Marchon, Altair, and Allure. A senior executive with over 15 years of experience working with premium brands in the automotive, sports, and hospitality sectors, D’Acunzo will lead the development of the eyewear business in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Antonio Castiglione, currently General Manager of Marcolin Mexico, has been appointed Managing Director LATAM—covering Mexico, Brazil, and South America—for both Marcolin and Marchon Eyewear.
Marcolin and Marchon also announce the appointment of Ross Brownlee, effective 1stSeptember, as President Eyewear EMEA & APAC, a new role created to lead the two regions as a single, fully integrated business unit. Brownlee brings extensive international experience in the eyewear industry; most recently, he served as CEO of Hilco Vision, following various senior leadership roles in the sector. In his new position, he will be responsible for the performance, organization, and strategic direction of the integrated operations across the EMEA and APAC regions. Concurrently, Lorenzo Barberio—previously Marcolin’s Head of Sales APAC—has been appointed Managing Director APAC for Marcolin and Marchon. With over 20 years of international experience in the luxury and fashion sectors, Barberio will lead the integrated organization of the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging synergies between the two companies’ teams and supporting their growth trajectory.
“These appointments mark a significant milestone in the evolution of our eyewear organization,” stated Nicola Zotta, President of Eyewear and Managing Director of Marcolin and Marchon Eyewear. “Adopting an increasingly integrated leadership model enables us to strengthen alignment across markets, accelerate the integration process, and further enhance our ability to support clients and brand partners worldwide. Ross, Marco, Lorenzo, and Antonio bring a wealth of expertise and strategic vision that will help drive the next chapter of our organization’s growth and generate sustainable long-term value.”
These appointments are described as part of the broader integration process between Marcolin and Marchon, which is progressively involving all corporate functions in preparation for the full unification of the two organizations, scheduled for early 2027.
