CIIE in the eyes of global CEOs | EssilorLuxottica: Let's build a shared future for the world to see more and be more!
Editor's notes:
It is the fifth time for the China International Import Expo to take place in Shanghai, and CIIE has been increasingly recognized by global businesses as a great platform to get connected with China and beyond. Again, we invite some of them to voice their opinions, which is to shed light upon the CIIE this year!
Francesco Milleri, CEO of EssilorLuxottica (left) and Paul du Saillant, deputy CEO of EssilorLuxottica
We are delighted to be participating in the China International Import Expo for the fifth time, and for the second time as EssilorLuxottica, following the merger of our two pioneering companies – Essilor and Luxottica.
Last year at CIIE, we marked the debut of our unified company in the Chinese market, a major milestone in our three-decade journey in the country. With a mission to help people "see more and be more," together with nearly 200,000 employees worldwide, we are dedicated to providing groundbreaking innovations that correct, protect and frame the beauty of people's eyes.
The world is facing unprecedented challenges today, making global cooperation more important than ever before. By hosting the CIIE, China is playing a leading role and demonstrating its consistent position in opening up and promoting free trade. At the same time, vision needs in China are growing amongst people of all ages, thanks to an increased awareness of vision care and the changing lifestyles of consumers. Against this backdrop, EssilorLuxottica is fully committed to the Chinese market and accelerating our pace in bringing more cutting-edge innovations to consumers and partners in the country.
The CIIE, with its overwhelming influence, is an ideal place for us to introduce and showcase those innovations. The Stellest lens for example, the company's new generation of spectacle lens that can slow the progression of myopia in children, enjoyed massive market success since its global debut at CIIE in 2020. This further confirmed our confidence in CIIE as the platform of choice to unveil new products and technologies.
This year, we will focus on "Vision Care Update for Proactive Eye Health Management," advocating for people, especially children and the elderly, to take proactive steps to develop their understanding of vision health, participate in eye screening tests and protect their eyes. As an industry leader and a passionate advocate for the vision cause, EssilorLuxottica is committed to establishing a vision health ecosystem alongside our key partners in government, enterprise, hospitals, academia and media.
In order for people in China to enjoy the benefits of good vision, innovation is key to bring our ambition to life. Throughout our combined history spanning over two centuries, innovation has always been at the heart of our growth story and leadership position.
This year at CIIE, we will bring a wide range of total solutions for myopia management, which will meet the needs of children of all ages in different settings. In addition, as winter sports are surging in popularity in China in recent years, we are excited to exhibit Oakley's Prizm lenses, an exclusive technology offering unprecedented clear vision that helps to improve sports performance. Oakley is also the partner and exclusive sponsor of Team China at the Olympics. The Ray-Ban junior collection will also be displayed at CIIE. Customized for Asian children, it is suitable for long-term wear and allows children to express their personal style.
At EssilorLuxottica, we believe that good vision is a basic human right, and that everyone, everywhere, should be able to enjoy the life-changing benefits of vision correction and protection. The far-reaching impact of CIIE will help us raise greater awareness of the importance of good vision and realize this goal in China.
We extend our best wishes for a successful 5th CIIE. Together, let's build a shared future for the world to see more and be more!
