The Ophthalmology Foundation Elects Two New Board Members
San Francisco, Calif. (PRWEB) June 29, 2023 -- The Ophthalmology Foundation is pleased to announce the election of two new members, Peter Menziuso, Company Group Chairman, Johnson & Johnson Vision, and Dr. Jeffrey Nau, President of the Eye Care Division at Viatris Inc., to its Board of Directors. As distinguished leaders within the global health sector, Mr. Menziuso and Dr. Nau will be invaluable in helping the organization deliver upon its mission to improve eye care and advance the preservation and restoration of vision.
Encompassing 35 members from North America, Latin America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Africa, the Foundation’s Board of Directors represent a diverse group of leaders from across the globe with a broad range of skill sets from academia, research, practice in many clinical subspecialties, teaching and training, to management of corporations in the eyecare industry. With their combined skills, and commitment, Board members provide the knowledge, expertise, and leadership necessary to advise the organization and provide resources to ensure its continued success.
“Since our founding, the Ophthalmology Foundation has been committed to improving global eye care and ophthalmic practice within low-resource and underserved countries,” said David Pyott, MDhc, President of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. “We are truly excited to have Peter and Jeff join us in our efforts to meet these challenges,” Pyott added.
Peter Menziuso
With a career that spans 30+ years at Johnson & Johnson, Menziuso has built a reputation as a purpose-driven, highly inclusive global leader. He has been credited with driving turnarounds and transformations. He has also been heralded for consistently leading businesses to high growth by mapping a compelling vision and strategy, building high-performing teams, and driving accountability in areas that matter the most. As a global leader, Menziuso has also spent nearly half of his career working in roles outside of the U.S. His experiences encompass roles across multiple areas within the healthcare industry, including pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical devices in various therapeutic areas. Menziuso earned a BS in Finance from the University of Scranton.
Dr. Jeffrey Nau
As President of the Eye Care Division at Viatris Inc., Dr. Nau has global responsibility for overseeing strategic and financial operations and product innovation. Prior to joining Viatris, Dr. Nau held leadership positions across several pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology companies. He earned a Ph.D. in Public Health and Epidemiology from Walden University, a Master of Medical Science from MCP Hahnemann University College of Medicine, and a Bachelor’s in Biology from Stony Brook University. He has authored many peer-reviewed publications and also holds numerous patents.
To learn more about the Ophthalmology Foundation: https://ophthalmologyfoundation.org
About the Ophthalmology Foundation
The Ophthalmology Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports ophthalmic education internationally to preserve and restore vision for people worldwide. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through a host of original educational programs and fellowships designed to improve global eye care and advance scientific ophthalmology, ultimately benefiting the global practice of the specialty and improving the quality of care for patients.
Christine Graham, Ophthalmology Foundation, https://ophthalmologyfoundation.org, 1 415.651.2723, [email protected]
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