Leadership Team
A Team of Experts in Eyecare Technology
We are not eyewear manufacturers, we are not optical retailers, we are purely focused on technology. Others perfect people’s sight, we perfect eyecare software.
Executive Team
Leo Mac Canna
Founder & CEO
Leo Mac Canna
Founder & CEO
Leo Mac Canna is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Ocuco Ltd. He is responsible for all of Ocuco’s management decisions and the implementation of the company’s long and short-term strategies. Leo’s leadership has propelled Ocuco into a thriving multinational with thousands of customers worldwide.In the late 1980’s, Leo began his career working in the image processing R&D department of RICOH Company, Tokyo. In 1990 he moved to Credit Suisse, Tokyo, before returning to Ireland to complete an MBA. During this course of study, Leo began developing software for the eyecare industry, trading initially under Mac Canna Software, which grew to become The Computer Department Ltd., and ultimately Ocuco Ltd.Leo holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)*, an MBA from University College Dublin, and is a graduate of the Stanford University Leadership for Growth programme.*DIT is currently known as Technological University Dublin (TUD).
Leo Mac Canna is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Ocuco Ltd. He is responsible for all of Ocuco’s management decisions and the implementation of the company’s long and short-term strategies. Leo’s leadership has propelled Ocuco into a thriving multinational with thousands of customers worldwide.In the late 1980’s, Leo began his career working in the image processing R&D department of RICOH Company, Tokyo. In 1990 he moved to Credit Suisse, Tokyo, before returning to Ireland to complete an MBA. During this course of study, Leo began developing software for the eyecare industry, trading initially under Mac Canna Software, which grew to become The Computer Department Ltd., and ultimately Ocuco Ltd.Leo holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)*, an MBA from University College Dublin, and is a graduate of the Stanford University Leadership for Growth programme.*DIT is currently known as Technological University Dublin (TUD).
David Lewis
Chief Architect
David Lewis
Chief Architect
David Lewis is Ocuco’s Chief Architect, responsible for Ocuco’s planning and implementation of new technologies. As Chief Architect, David develops policies and procedures to enhance products and services that focus on external customers.Prior to joining Ocuco, David worked for Siemens, designing and architecting solutions for government departments and large financial institutions. David has been a relational database consultant and administrator on Oracle, SQL Server, MS Access, Informix and Siemens Nixdorf’s propriety systems. David studied Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method (SSADM) for software analysis.
David Lewis is Ocuco’s Chief Architect, responsible for Ocuco’s planning and implementation of new technologies. As Chief Architect, David develops policies and procedures to enhance products and services that focus on external customers.Prior to joining Ocuco, David worked for Siemens, designing and architecting solutions for government departments and large financial institutions. David has been a relational database consultant and administrator on Oracle, SQL Server, MS Access, Informix and Siemens Nixdorf’s propriety systems. David studied Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method (SSADM) for software analysis.
Dermot Walsh
Chief Revenue Officer
Dermot Walsh
Chief Revenue Officer
Dermot Walsh is the Chief Revenue Officer for Ocuco Ltd. He is responsible for revenue across all business units. Dermot sits on Ocuco’s Corporate Management Team and leads Ocuco’s global sales and marketing team. He works closely with other departments to ensure the customer’s voice features heavily in product development and that customer service levels exceed expectations.Dermot began his career with Ocuco after completing a B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Technology from the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown (ITB). Starting as a Professional Services Engineer in the Operations Department, Dermot’s aptitude for sales was recognized during one of Ocuco Ltd.’s largest European product rollouts. Following this he was inducted into Ocuco’s sales department, where he successfully negotiated many of Ocuco Ltd.’s most lucrative domestic and international sales. Prior to becoming CRO, Dermot served as Ocuco’s Vice President of Sales for North America.
Dermot Walsh is the Chief Revenue Officer for Ocuco Ltd. He is responsible for revenue across all business units. Dermot sits on Ocuco’s Corporate Management Team and leads Ocuco’s global sales and marketing team. He works closely with other departments to ensure the customer’s voice features heavily in product development and that customer service levels exceed expectations.Dermot began his career with Ocuco after completing a B.Sc. (Hons) in Information Technology from the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown (ITB). Starting as a Professional Services Engineer in the Operations Department, Dermot’s aptitude for sales was recognized during one of Ocuco Ltd.’s largest European product rollouts. Following this he was inducted into Ocuco’s sales department, where he successfully negotiated many of Ocuco Ltd.’s most lucrative domestic and international sales. Prior to becoming CRO, Dermot served as Ocuco’s Vice President of Sales for North America.
Iarfhlaith Kelly
Chief Technology Officer
Iarfhlaith Kelly
Chief Technology Officer
Iarfhlaith Kelly is the Chief Technology Officer at Ocuco. He oversees the Engineering, Product, Quality Assurance, Design, and Project Management Office (PMO) teams. Iarfhlaith is responsible for guiding the end-to-end process of designing, developing, and delivering Ocuco’s software solutions. Before joining Ocuco, Iarfhlaith gained extensive experience across both enterprise-level companies and startups, where he led teams to build large-scale distributed systems. His work has spanned diverse industries, including commercial aviation, payments, point-of-sale systems, sports betting, healthcare, professional sports, e-recycling and data analytics. Iarfhlaith holds a B.Sc. in Information Technology Management from South East Technological University (SETU) and a postgraduate diploma in New Business Development from Technological University Dublin (TUD). He resides with his family in Dublin, Ireland.
Iarfhlaith Kelly is the Chief Technology Officer at Ocuco. He oversees the Engineering, Product, Quality Assurance, Design, and Project Management Office (PMO) teams. Iarfhlaith is responsible for guiding the end-to-end process of designing, developing, and delivering Ocuco’s software solutions. Before joining Ocuco, Iarfhlaith gained extensive experience across both enterprise-level companies and startups, where he led teams to build large-scale distributed systems. His work has spanned diverse industries, including commercial aviation, payments, point-of-sale systems, sports betting, healthcare, professional sports, e-recycling and data analytics. Iarfhlaith holds a B.Sc. in Information Technology Management from South East Technological University (SETU) and a postgraduate diploma in New Business Development from Technological University Dublin (TUD). He resides with his family in Dublin, Ireland.
Peter Furlong
Operations Director
Peter Furlong
Operations Director
Peter Furlong is Operations Director for Ocuco. He is responsible for all software delivery, professional services, IT systems, data security, and customer support services for Ocuco’s worldwide retail and lab business. Since his appointment in 2012, Peter has continuously introduced and implemented systems and processes to improve the department’s ability to provide excellent customer service and efficient software delivery.Peter graduated from Dublin City University in 1990 with a BEng in Electronic Engineering and began his career with Italtel Milan and AT&T Laboratories. Over the following 20 years, Peter has held senior engineering and management positions with companies such as 3COM, Lightstorm Networks and Arantech. Additionally, throughout his career, Peter has filed and been granted several US patents.
Peter Furlong is Operations Director for Ocuco. He is responsible for all software delivery, professional services, IT systems, data security, and customer support services for Ocuco’s worldwide retail and lab business. Since his appointment in 2012, Peter has continuously introduced and implemented systems and processes to improve the department’s ability to provide excellent customer service and efficient software delivery.Peter graduated from Dublin City University in 1990 with a BEng in Electronic Engineering and began his career with Italtel Milan and AT&T Laboratories. Over the following 20 years, Peter has held senior engineering and management positions with companies such as 3COM, Lightstorm Networks and Arantech. Additionally, throughout his career, Peter has filed and been granted several US patents.
Josephine Austin
HR Director
Josephine Austin
HR Director
Josephine Austin is Human Resources Director at Ocuco. Attaining the role of HR Director in 2008, Josephine is responsible for the development, implementation and management of all HR policies, strategies and operations for Ocuco worldwide.Josephine directs Ocuco’s human resources processes and policies from Head Office in Dublin, including recruitment, reward and remuneration, growth and maintenance of the company’s culture, staff training and coaching. Josephine is a graduate of Shannon College of Hotel Management and brought 17 years of Management, HR, Sales and Marketing experience to Ocuco upon joining in 2004.
Josephine Austin is Human Resources Director at Ocuco. Attaining the role of HR Director in 2008, Josephine is responsible for the development, implementation and management of all HR policies, strategies and operations for Ocuco worldwide.Josephine directs Ocuco’s human resources processes and policies from Head Office in Dublin, including recruitment, reward and remuneration, growth and maintenance of the company’s culture, staff training and coaching. Josephine is a graduate of Shannon College of Hotel Management and brought 17 years of Management, HR, Sales and Marketing experience to Ocuco upon joining in 2004.
Donogh O’Driscoll
Chief Financial Officer
Donogh O’Driscoll
Donogh O’Driscoll is the Chief Financial Officer at Ocuco, bringing over two decades of financial leadership experience across the healthcare sector, spanning both public and private companies. Based in Ocuco’s US office, Donogh is responsible for guiding the company’s financial strategy to support its continued global expansion and long-term growth.Throughout his career, Donogh has demonstrated a proven ability to scale businesses, optimise financial performance, and lead strategic transformation. He has successfully overseen finance operations for organisations ranging from early-stage start-ups to multinational enterprises and has built and led high-performing teams across finance, operations, engineering, and commercial functions.With a strong track record in executing growth initiatives and maximising shareholder value, Donogh plays a key role in strengthening Ocuco’s executive leadership team and shaping the company’s next phase of success.
Group Management Team
Dan Baker
Lab Development Manager
Dan Baker
Lab Development Manager
Dan Baker is Development Manager at Ocuco’s Lab Division. He oversees the Lab Division’s development teams and is responsible for product roadmap planning. Dan joined Ocuco in 2014, following the acquisition of CC Systems.Dan has over 25 years of optical industry expertise, having held multiple roles within the industry, including Software Development Project Manager and Project Delivery Manager at CC Systems. At IcareLabs, Dan worked as Customer Service Representative, Front Office Manager and Warehouse Specialist. Self-taught in IT, he started his career in technology by working on projects with his father and brother, a Computer Programmer and an IT Security Specialist, respectively.
Dan Baker is Development Manager at Ocuco’s Lab Division. He oversees the Lab Division’s development teams and is responsible for product roadmap planning. Dan joined Ocuco in 2014, following the acquisition of CC Systems.Dan has over 25 years of optical industry expertise, having held multiple roles within the industry, including Software Development Project Manager and Project Delivery Manager at CC Systems. At IcareLabs, Dan worked as Customer Service Representative, Front Office Manager and Warehouse Specialist. Self-taught in IT, he started his career in technology by working on projects with his father and brother, a Computer Programmer and an IT Security Specialist, respectively.
Patrick Broe
VP Sales Lab Division
Patrick Broe
VP Sales Lab Division
Patrick Broe is Vice President of Sales within the Lab Division of Ocuco. His role extends to all markets worldwide, promoting Ocuco’s optical lab solutions through sales, installations, technical advice and support. Before becoming VP of Sales, Patrick served as VP of Lab Division EMEA and UK Lab Managing Director, starting Ocuco’s Asian Lab Division in Shanghai, China, and developing markets in East Asia.Patrick began his career with Ocuco as a Technical Trainer and Support Engineer after graduating. Patrick holds a B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering, an M.Sc. in Electronic Systems and a Postgraduate diploma in Product Management. He has over 15 years of experience in the optical industry.
Patrick Broe is Vice President of Sales within the Lab Division of Ocuco. His role extends to all markets worldwide, promoting Ocuco’s optical lab solutions through sales, installations, technical advice and support. Before becoming VP of Sales, Patrick served as VP of Lab Division EMEA and UK Lab Managing Director, starting Ocuco’s Asian Lab Division in Shanghai, China, and developing markets in East Asia.Patrick began his career with Ocuco as a Technical Trainer and Support Engineer after graduating. Patrick holds a B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering, an M.Sc. in Electronic Systems and a Postgraduate diploma in Product Management. He has over 15 years of experience in the optical industry.
Fintan Duffy
Acuitas Engineering Director
Fintan Duffy
Acuitas Engineering Director
Fintan Duffy is the Acuitas Engineering Director for Ocuco Ltd. He oversees the Acuitas North American, UK & Ireland, and European programs, with responsibility for building and deploying Acuitas products per market, ensuring the product vision and direction are achieved, as well as ensuring best practices are followed within the development teams.Fintan began his career with Ocuco as the company’s first-ever intern in 2003, providing IT and customer support, as well as delivering onsite installations and training. After graduating, he started to work in the Development team and has held several roles within Ocuco Ireland, Canada and the USA before taking up the role of Development Manager in 2019.Fintan holds a 1st class honors B.S.c. in Computer Science and Software Engineering from NUI Maynooth and a 1st class honors M.Sc. in Computing from Dublin City University.
Fintan Duffy is the Acuitas Engineering Director for Ocuco Ltd. He oversees the Acuitas North American, UK & Ireland, and European programs, with responsibility for building and deploying Acuitas products per market, ensuring the product vision and direction are achieved, as well as ensuring best practices are followed within the development teams.Fintan began his career with Ocuco as the company’s first-ever intern in 2003, providing IT and customer support, as well as delivering onsite installations and training. After graduating, he started to work in the Development team and has held several roles within Ocuco Ireland, Canada and the USA before taking up the role of Development Manager in 2019.Fintan holds a 1st class honors B.S.c. in Computer Science and Software Engineering from NUI Maynooth and a 1st class honors M.Sc. in Computing from Dublin City University.
Angelo Furlotti
Managing Director Italy
Angelo Furlotti
Managing Director Italy
Angelo is Ocuco’s Managing Director in Italy. He is responsible for Ocuco’s operations and activities in the Italian optical market. Angelo joined Ocuco Ltd. in September 2008, following the acquisition of Luna IT Services. Angelo holds a B.Sc. in Information Technology from the Università degli Studi di Milano.He joined the optical retail sector in 1995 as the IT Manager for a chain of optical stores, later bought by GrandVision, where he advanced to the position of Business Systems Retail Manager. Angelo brings more than 20 years of optical retail and IT industry experience to his role at Ocuco.
Angelo is Ocuco’s Managing Director in Italy. He is responsible for Ocuco’s operations and activities in the Italian optical market. Angelo joined Ocuco Ltd. in September 2008, following the acquisition of Luna IT Services. Angelo holds a B.Sc. in Information Technology from the Università degli Studi di Milano.He joined the optical retail sector in 1995 as the IT Manager for a chain of optical stores, later bought by GrandVision, where he advanced to the position of Business Systems Retail Manager. Angelo brings more than 20 years of optical retail and IT industry experience to his role at Ocuco.
Shirley Kavanagh
Head of Implementation
Shirley Kavanagh
Head of Implementation
Shirley Kavanagh is the Head of Implementation for Ocuco Ltd. She is responsible for managing small, medium, and large-scale operational projects, from initial project scoping through to the implementation, rollout, and customer success of Ocuco’s Practice Management Systems and OmniChannel product lines. Shirley manages 20 engineers in the Implementation and Professional Services teams. Shirley works closely with Sales, Operations, and Development teams, ensuring that customers’ goals are met, and products are delivered successfully on time and within budget. During Shirley’s 17 years with Ocuco, she has participated in all major rollouts made by the company, including Vision Express and Kaiser Permanente. Before joining Ocuco, she worked as a Project Manager for large-scale commercial relocations.
Shirley Kavanagh is the Head of Implementation for Ocuco Ltd. She is responsible for managing small, medium, and large-scale operational projects, from initial project scoping through to the implementation, rollout, and customer success of Ocuco’s Practice Management Systems and OmniChannel product lines. Shirley manages 20 engineers in the Implementation and Professional Services teams. Shirley works closely with Sales, Operations, and Development teams, ensuring that customers’ goals are met, and products are delivered successfully on time and within budget. During Shirley’s 17 years with Ocuco, she has participated in all major rollouts made by the company, including Vision Express and Kaiser Permanente. Before joining Ocuco, she worked as a Project Manager for large-scale commercial relocations.
Kristian Kiamos
Director of Product Management
Kristian Kiamos
Director of Product Management
Kristian Kiamos is Director of Product Management at Ocuco. Kristian leads the Product Management, UX Design and Quality teams and is responsible for the Product Roadmap of Ocuco’s practice management systems. In his role, Kristian also assesses new projects and product initiatives.Kristian graduated from the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, in 2005 with an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, joining Ocuco as a Professional Services Engineer later that year. Kristian has held several roles within Ocuco, including a Senior Analyst role during implementation projects for major customers. Kristian brings 17 years of experience in optical practice management systems, including 10 years in Product Management, to his role at Ocuco. Kristian speaks five languages fluently.
Kristian Kiamos is Director of Product Management at Ocuco. Kristian leads the Product Management, UX Design and Quality teams and is responsible for the Product Roadmap of Ocuco’s practice management systems. In his role, Kristian also assesses new projects and product initiatives.Kristian graduated from the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, in 2005 with an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, joining Ocuco as a Professional Services Engineer later that year. Kristian has held several roles within Ocuco, including a Senior Analyst role during implementation projects for major customers. Kristian brings 17 years of experience in optical practice management systems, including 10 years in Product Management, to his role at Ocuco. Kristian speaks five languages fluently.
Prof. James Loughman
Clinical Research Director
Prof. James Loughman
Clinical Research Director
James Loughman is Clinical Research Director at Ocuco and Founder of Ocumetra. An Optometrist with more than 20 years of clinical, academic, research and management experience. James is also presently the Professor of Optometry and Vision Science and Head of the Centre for Eye Research Ireland (CERI), a research facility based in Technological University Dublin dedicated to pioneering state of the art solutions for blindness prevention and translating ground-breaking research into clinical practice. James oversees a diverse portfolio of research, including technology development and big data analytics projects, alongside various clinical trials for the control of myopia, glaucoma and other blinding conditions. James has published over 100 scientific articles in leading peer-reviewed journals, more than 150 peer-reviewed presentations and posters, and numerous scientific letters and commissioned articles.
James Loughman is Clinical Research Director at Ocuco and Founder of Ocumetra. An Optometrist with more than 20 years of clinical, academic, research and management experience. James is also presently the Professor of Optometry and Vision Science and Head of the Centre for Eye Research Ireland (CERI), a research facility based in Technological University Dublin dedicated to pioneering state of the art solutions for blindness prevention and translating ground-breaking research into clinical practice. James oversees a diverse portfolio of research, including technology development and big data analytics projects, alongside various clinical trials for the control of myopia, glaucoma and other blinding conditions. James has published over 100 scientific articles in leading peer-reviewed journals, more than 150 peer-reviewed presentations and posters, and numerous scientific letters and commissioned articles.
Fergus Murphy
Head of Sales, EMEA
Fergus Murphy
Head of Sales, EMEA
<br Fergus is Ocuco’s Head of Sales for EMEA. Fergus is responsible for all sales of the Acuitas PMS, eCommerce solutions, websites and various other optical retail and clinical software in the UK, Ireland, Europe and Africa, as well as maintaining existing customer accounts in these territories.Fergus joined Ocuco in 1999 as a Professional Services Engineer in the Operations Department. Over the following four years, he was recognized for his outstanding customer service and innate capacity for understanding consumers’ needs, resulting in him moving to the Sales Department in 2003. Throughout his career in Sales, Fergus has been instrumental in securing many of Ocuco’s largest and most lucrative contracts, both domestically and abroad
<br Fergus is Ocuco’s Head of Sales for EMEA. Fergus is responsible for all sales of the Acuitas PMS, eCommerce solutions, websites and various other optical retail and clinical software in the UK, Ireland, Europe and Africa, as well as maintaining existing customer accounts in these territories.Fergus joined Ocuco in 1999 as a Professional Services Engineer in the Operations Department. Over the following four years, he was recognized for his outstanding customer service and innate capacity for understanding consumers’ needs, resulting in him moving to the Sales Department in 2003. Throughout his career in Sales, Fergus has been instrumental in securing many of Ocuco’s largest and most lucrative contracts, both domestically and abroad
Torgeir Nordahl
Managing Director, Nordics
Torgeir Nordahl
Managing Director, Nordics
Torgeir is Ocuco’s Managing Director in the Nordics. He is responsible for all of Ocuco’s operations and activities in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. Torgeir oversees the expansion of Ocuco’s presence in the region.Torgeir joined Ocuco as part of the acquisition of Optitec RS from Retail Planit A/S. Before joining Ocuco, he held the position of Operations Manager and accrued 12 years of Project Management experience, bringing retail Point of Sales systems to the Scandinavian market. Torgeir holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management from Handelshøyskolen BI and an MBA in Technology Management from the Nord Universitet, UiN.
Torgeir is Ocuco’s Managing Director in the Nordics. He is responsible for all of Ocuco’s operations and activities in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. Torgeir oversees the expansion of Ocuco’s presence in the region.Torgeir joined Ocuco as part of the acquisition of Optitec RS from Retail Planit A/S. Before joining Ocuco, he held the position of Operations Manager and accrued 12 years of Project Management experience, bringing retail Point of Sales systems to the Scandinavian market. Torgeir holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management from Handelshøyskolen BI and an MBA in Technology Management from the Nord Universitet, UiN.
Hans Zoon
Managing Director Benelux
Hans Zoon
Managing Director Benelux
As the Managing Director for Ocuco Benelux, Hans oversees all of Ocuco’s activities in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, including sales, development and implementation.Hans trained as an Optician at the Stichting Nederlandse Vakopleiding Opticien before furthering his education by studying a Bachelor of Business Administration. Hans brings more than 30 years of experience in the optical industry in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France to his position at Ocuco.
As the Managing Director for Ocuco Benelux, Hans oversees all of Ocuco’s activities in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, including sales, development and implementation.Hans trained as an Optician at the Stichting Nederlandse Vakopleiding Opticien before furthering his education by studying a Bachelor of Business Administration. Hans brings more than 30 years of experience in the optical industry in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France to his position at Ocuco.
Catherine McGovern
Sales Manager
Catherine McGovern
Sales Manager
With over 25 years of experience in the hardware and software industries, Catherine brings a wealth of expertise and a proven record of success. Having held key roles at global leaders such as Dell and Microsoft, she has gained a deep understanding of technology solutions and customer needs, consistently driving transformational improvements and surpassing sales targets.At Ocuco, Catherine is responsible for revenue across all business units. She leverages her extensive background to cultivate strong client relationships, streamline sales processes, and deliver exceptional results. Her dedication to excellence and passion for driving business growth are perfectly aligned with Ocuco’s mission to provide industry-leading software solutions.
With over 25 years of experience in the hardware and software industries, Catherine brings a wealth of expertise and a proven record of success. Having held key roles at global leaders such as Dell and Microsoft, she has gained a deep understanding of technology solutions and customer needs, consistently driving transformational improvements and surpassing sales targets.At Ocuco, Catherine is responsible for revenue across all business units. She leverages her extensive background to cultivate strong client relationships, streamline sales processes, and deliver exceptional results. Her dedication to excellence and passion for driving business growth are perfectly aligned with Ocuco’s mission to provide industry-leading software solutions.
Non-Executive Directors
Norman Crowley
Non-Executive Director
Norman Crowley
Chairman
Norman Crowley is the CEO and founder of Crowley Carbon, an energy efficiency company dedicated to helping corporations lower their energy consumption. He has founded multiple ground-breaking IT companies, including The Cloud, Europe’s largest WiFi operator and Trinity Commerce, one of the first eCommerce services companies. Norman also co-founded and sits as co-CEO of Inspired Gaming Group, the world’s largest server-based gaming company.Norman has successfully grown numerous organisations from start-ups into companies turning over millions in revenue. Counted among Ireland’s top Entrepreneurs, Norman was nominated for the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Norman Crowley is the CEO and founder of Crowley Carbon, an energy efficiency company dedicated to helping corporations lower their energy consumption. He has founded multiple ground-breaking IT companies, including The Cloud, Europe’s largest WiFi operator and Trinity Commerce, one of the first eCommerce services companies. Norman also co-founded and sits as co-CEO of Inspired Gaming Group, the world’s largest server-based gaming company.Norman has successfully grown numerous organisations from start-ups into companies turning over millions in revenue. Counted among Ireland’s top Entrepreneurs, Norman was nominated for the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Jim McGrann
Non-Executive Director
Jim McGrann
Non-Executive Director
Jim McGrann is a Non-Executive Director of Ocuco. Since 2018, he has been on Ocuco’s board, advising the group on its international growth, mostly guiding its North American strategy. Currently, Jim is founder and CEO of HH&S Management Consulting, a New York-based firm focused on improving organizational health and wellness while enhancing company performance. He is also Chair of the Prevent Blindness Board of Directors.Jim holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University. He started his career in the MICD division of Arthur Andersen (now Accenture) in 1984. In 1993, Jim went on to work for IBM and helped develop its consulting and insurance industry businesses until 1998, when he became a partner at Ernst and Young. In 1999, he took his first job in the optical industry with Marchon Eyewear as their first Chief Information Officer. After the acquisition of Marchon by VSP Global in 2008, he served as president of Eyefinity-OfficeMate, Chief Technology Officer of VSP Global, president of VSP Vision Care and then president and CEO of VSP Global until April 2017.
Jim McGrann is a Non-Executive Director of Ocuco. Since 2018, he has been on Ocuco’s board, advising the group on its international growth, mostly guiding its North American strategy. Currently, Jim is founder and CEO of HH&S Management Consulting, a New York-based firm focused on improving organizational health and wellness while enhancing company performance. He is also Chair of the Prevent Blindness Board of Directors.Jim holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University. He started his career in the MICD division of Arthur Andersen (now Accenture) in 1984. In 1993, Jim went on to work for IBM and helped develop its consulting and insurance industry businesses until 1998, when he became a partner at Ernst and Young. In 1999, he took his first job in the optical industry with Marchon Eyewear as their first Chief Information Officer. After the acquisition of Marchon by VSP Global in 2008, he served as president of Eyefinity-OfficeMate, Chief Technology Officer of VSP Global, president of VSP Vision Care and then president and CEO of VSP Global until April 2017.