BHVI has announced it is 'embarking on a new strategic roadmap', with an organisational restructure and a new managing director of its science arm VisionCRC on board.
Dr Arthur Back, formerly of CooperVision, will work alongside Professor Padmaja Sankaridurg in leading the organisation as it aims to build new revenue streams by growing its professional services business, providing myopia management and education programmes globally.
BHVI chief executive officer Yvette Waddell said, "We are excited to have Dr. Arthur Back join us. Dr Back invented more than 60 patents and commercialised 18 products while he was Chief Technology Officer at CooperVision. Combined with the expertise of Professor Sankaridurg, a pioneer in the field of myopia research, we are at the forefront of our industry.”
Waddell added, "Under this leadership, we will continue to build an innovative R and D organisation, cementing our exceptional track record and developing sustainable, collaborative, commercial models."
A company statement read, "VisionCRC brings 25 years of innovative STEM expertise to BHVI, translating innovative research into commercially successful products." It also referenced recent upheavals within the organisation. "We thank all of those who have recently left BHVI for their significant contributions and wish them well in all future endeavours."
