Senior Vice President, Eyewear Brands & Portfolio Strategy

*** This is a Hybrid position must be able to work from an office either in Milan, Italy or New York City at least 3 days a week***The Senior Vice President of Brands will lead the strategic vision, development, and management of the company's global brand portfolio. This role ensures brand positioning, marketing initiatives, and overall brand integrity are aligned with corporate goals and global market trends. The position will oversee brand teams, manage relationships with licensors and stakeholders, and spearhead strategic initiatives that drive both brand awareness and profitability across all domestic and international markets.Develop and oversee the long-term vision and strategy for the company’s entire brand portfolio, including proprietary and licensed brandsLead efforts to identify new brand acquisition opportunities, discontinue underperforming brands, and renegotiate existing brand licensesCollaborate with senior leadership to ensure brand priorities align with corporate goals and market trends, including cross-pillar and cross-enterprise collaboration with Vision Care and Network businessesAct as the primary liaison with key licensors, maintaining productive relationships and negotiating agreements for brand licensing, renewals, and amendmentsResolve any issues or disagreements with external partners in collaboration with legal counselGuide the development of global brand strategies to maximize market opportunities, ensuring brand positioning aligns with industry trends and company objectivesCollaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, supply chain, finance, marketing) to execute initiatives that maintain the integrity and market strength of the brandsEnsure gross margin, profitability, and sell-through targets are met across all brand lines by working closely with finance and operations teamsLead and mentor brand management teams, ensuring top talent is retained and developedFoster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability within the brand management teamWork closely with product development, merchandising, and sales teams to ensure successful brand execution and product performance in the marketplaceGuide the creation and execution of comprehensive marketing campaigns that elevate the perception and visibility of each brandEnsure that all external communications, including advertising, promotions, and public relations efforts, are consistent with brand standardsMonitor brand performance and market position through detailed analysis of sales data, market trends, and competitor activitiesProvide regular feedback to senior leadership on brand health and recommend adjustments to strategy when necessarySupport the integration of brand initiatives into broader corporate marketing and consumer engagement effortsMaintain brand consistency and integrity across all internal and external communications, ensuring that each brand adheres to established guidelines and standardsJob SpecificationsTypically has the following s...