Marcolin and Marchon Eyewear, part of VSP Vision, have announced a series of leadership appointments to “strengthen alignment” across their global eyewear businesses and support integration across key international markets.
The leadership changes form part of a broader integration process between Marcolin and Marchon, which is progressing across all areas of the business ahead of the full unification expected in early 2027.
Marco D’Acunzo, who previously served as CEO, North America at Marcolin, has been appointed President Eyewear Americas, overseeing Marcolin, Marchon, Altair and Allure.
A senior executive with over 15 years of experience working with premium brands across the automotive, sports, and hospitality sectors, D’Acunzo will lead all eyewear activities across the United States, Canada and Latin America.
Antonio Castiglione, currently General Manager of Marcolin Mexico, has been appointed Managing Director LATAM, including Mexico, Brazil and South America, for both Marcolin and Marchon.
Marcolin and Marchon also announced that Ross Brownlee joined the business on 1 September as President Eyewear EMEA & APAC, a newly created role leading the two regions as a fully integrated business unit.
Brownlee brings extensive global eyewear industry experience, most recently serving as CEO of Hilco Vision, following a series of senior leadership positions across the sector. In his new role, he will have end-to-end responsibility for the performance, organisation and strategic direction of the integrated EMEA and APAC business.
Additionally, Lorenzo Barberio, who already served within Marcolin as Head of Sales, APAC, has been appointed Managing Director, APAC of Marcolin and Marchon.
Nicola Zotta, President of Eyewear and Managing Director of Marcolin and Marchon Eyewear, said: “These leadership appointments represent an important milestone in the evolution of our eyewear organisation.
“By bringing our teams together under a more unified leadership structure, we are strengthening alignment across markets, accelerating integration and enhancing our ability to serve customers and brand partners around the world.
“Ross, Marco, Lorenzo and Antonio each bring outstanding experience and leadership capabilities that will help drive our next phase of growth and create long-term value for our business.”
Marcolin was founded in 1961 in the heart of the Veneto district, Italy. Its portfolio includes eyewear licences for Tom Ford, Guess, Adidas Originals, Max Mara, Pucci, Christian Louboutin, Timberland, Gant, Rag & Bone, Abercrombie & Fitch, Harley-Davidson and BMW, among others.
Marchon Eyewear, Inc. is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunglasses. The company markets its products under prestigious brand names including Calvin Klein, Canada Goose, Columbia, Converse, DKNY, Ferragamo, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste, Longchamp, Nike and more.