ABB Optical Announces Daniel Liberman to Succeed Tom Burke as CEO; Tom Burke to Serve as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors

Coral Springs, FL – January 16, 2024: ABB Optical, a leader in the eyecare services industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Liberman as Chief Executive Officer effective February 1st, 2024. Daniel will assume the role held by Tom Burke, who will become Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors.

During Tom Burke's five-year tenure as CEO, ABB has gone from the leading contact lens distributor to a full eyecare solutions platform offering ophthalmic laboratory services and practice optimization software. Mr. Burke expressed his enthusiasm for Mr. Liberman's appointment, stating, "I have known Daniel for many years, and worked closely with him the past year as a member of the Board of Directors. As we finish 2023 strongly and look at an even better 2024, it is an opportune time for Daniel to begin his leadership of ABB. I would like to thank every ABB team member who has made the last five years leading the Company so special."

Daniel Liberman brings with him a wealth of experience from senior management positions at WS Audiology and EssilorLuxottica. In response to his appointment, Mr. Liberman expressed his excitement, saying, "I am honored to join ABB Optical and build upon the strong foundation laid by Tom. Together with the exceptional team at ABB Optical, we will continue to deliver outstanding service to our eye care professional partners and drive positive change in this dynamic industry."

Lars Johansson, Managing Director, New Mountain Capital, expressed the Board’s confidence in the transition, stating, “Tom has led the Company through a period of tremendous strategic growth and progress. We thank him for his years of leadership and welcome him as Co-Chairman of the Board. Daniel is a recognized leader in the eyecare solutions space, with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. We look forward to partnering with him at ABB."

About ABB Optical Group 
ABB Optical Group is a leading provider of optical products, services, and business solutions in the eye care industry. ABB operates through three business pillars: ABB Contact Lens, ABB Labs, and ABB Business Solutions.

ABB’s new platform, Abby, is designed to strengthen the relationship between eye care providers (ECPs) and their patients by keeping the doctor at the center of eye care. Patients can access contact lenses from every major manufacturer through an easy, single online ordering platform with the added convenience of free shipping and hassle-free returns. Abby takes work off the practice’s plate so they can focus on the most important - patient care.

ABB is focused on the future of eye care professionals, helping them succeed by making practices more efficient and assisting providers to navigate market changes effectively. Visit abboptical.com for more information.

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