Welcome to People on the move – October 2024, Insight’s monthly bulletin to keep the Australian ophthalmic sector updated on new appointments and personnel changes.
If you’d like to tell the market about a new person in your company, practice, or clinic, please send the person’s name, position, image and a short description about their role to editor Myles Hume for consideration at myles.hume@primecreative.com.au.
Sheridan Keene – Centre for Eye Research Australia
Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) has announced Sheridan Keene as its new Laboratory and Facilities Manager, hot on the heels of opening the doors to its brand-new site. “This role is pivotal as we expand our research capabilities and continue to advance our mission to improve eye health and prevent vision loss. [She] will play a crucial part in ensuring our cutting-edge facilities run smoothly, supporting our researchers as they push the boundaries of ophthalmic science and innovation,” CERA stated. Keene was excited to see the new state-of-the-art facilities now match the high quality of research at CERA. “I can’t wait to see the research breakthroughs that emerge over the next few years in our new facilities,” she said.
Annette Hoskin – ISO – International Organization for Standardization
Annette Hoskin is taking on the position of Chair of ISO – International Organization for Standardization’s Technical Commitee for Personal Safety (ISO TC 94) in 2025. It is responsible for developing standards for eye and face, foot, head, falls and respiratory protection, in addition to firefighters and protective clothing. “I will be Chair-elect until Russell Shephard steps down at the end of 2024 after an incredibly successful tenure. I am looking forward to the opportunity to contribute to developing standards to safeguard wearers and working with the incredible experts in these committees,” she said. Standards Australia put her forward for the role.
Girisha Chandraraj – Hilco Vision
Hilco Vision welcomes Girisha Chandraraj as its new CEO. The company is a member of the Windjammer Capital Investors family of companies. “The background Girisha brings to the CEO role will allow Hilco Vision to build on its brands, distribution partnerships and infrastructure capabilities to continue to meet customer needs in the rapidly changing area of eye health,” said Matt Anderson, managing director at Windjammer Capital.
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