Carl Doherty

Carl Doherty has taken up the role of general manager Vision Marketing and Distribution (VMD) Eyewear New Zealand, replacing Nigel Butler, who stepped down in September.

For Butler, it was the right time, said Doherty. “Nigel had been with the company for 18 years and has guided it through a period of massive change.” He helped establish and grow both the Australian and New Zealand business, acquired Eyeworld, Euro Optics/Elegance In Eyewear and more, he said. “Nigel was confident he could leave the business in good hands. He also felt if he was going to make a career change, it was now or never, and he’s currently in hot demand as a business consultant.”

Doherty, who’s been involved with VMD for nearly four years and was CEO of Euro Optics/Elegance In Eyewear for more than 20 years, said he’s excited about the future. “VMD is now well positioned for further growth and is committed to providing the very best service to our customers.”