Lukas Ruecker

MASON, Ohio—Lukas Ruecker, president of managed vision care company, EyeMed Vision Care, has been appointed to the board of the National Association of Vision Care Plans (NAVCP). He will participate in defining the strategic direction for the managed vision care trade association and help establish its position on industry issues and policy. Ruecker was named president of EyeMed, a division of Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA:LUX; NYSE:LUX) in November 2013, as reported by VMail.

“We’re delighted that EyeMed Vision Care will continue to participate in the growth and leadership of NAVCP through Lukas Ruecker's recent appointment to our board of directors,” said Aspasia Shappet, NAVCP chairwoman and president and CEO of MESVision, Inc. “We have no doubt he will extend the outstanding legacy of leadership EyeMed has with this organization.”

Before his current role as EyeMed president, Ruecker served four years with Luxottica as senior vice president of strategy, then as senior vice president of North American retail. He was also president of the board of directors for Luxottica’s philanthropic organization, OneSight, for which EyeMed is a sponsor.

“Vision care plans help make a real difference in the lives of millions of Americans every day by providing efficient access to quality vision care and eyewear, as well as vision health awareness,” Ruecker said. “As part of the NAVCP board, I’m proud to help the industry continue to grow and flourish in this mission and help people of all ages to see clearly.”