The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Presents "Personal Strategies for Success" Sponsored by Luxottica Retail

Cincinnati, OH, November 12, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Luxottica Retail will host a “Personal Strategies for Success” executive panel discussion on Wednesday, November 18 at the company’s North American headquarters in Mason, Ohio. Local executives will share their views on success and their recommendations on how to achieve your personal best during the event presented by the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA).

The participating executive panelists include:

· Vanessa Vargas Land, VP and Chief Compliance Officer, Chiquita Brands International
· Alex Camacho, Managing Partner, Hispanic Senses Marketing Inc.
· Keith Borders, VP Associate Relations, Diversity and Compliance, Luxottica Retail
· Emma Horn, VP Operations, Sears Optical/Luxottica Retail
· Oscar Wilson, Regional VP, Sunglass Hut, Luxottica Retail

The panel (four out of five of whom are Hispanic) will be moderated by Tillie Hidalgo Lima, CEO, Best Upon Request.

“We’re honored to partner with Luxottica Retail as our sponsor and host for this event. This provides an opportunity for attendees to not only hear a compelling panel discussion, but also to visit Luxottica’s Retail’s impressive facility,” said Gema Bahns, President of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of NSHMBA.

The NSHMBA panel discussion will take place Wednesday, November 18 from 6-9 p.m. at Luxottica Retail’s headquarters, 4000 Luxottica Place, Mason, Ohio. Refreshments will be served. Attendance is free, but reservations are required at www.cincinnati.nshmba.org. Please contact Glenna Anderson, recruiting@cincinnati.nshmba.org with questions.

About Luxottica Retail
Luxottica Retail is a diverse family of more than 32,000 associates dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives by providing healthy vision. We are the North American retail division of Milan-based Luxottica Group (NYSE: LUX), a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of prescription eyewear and sunglasses in the premium and luxury segments.

Patients and customers know us as the most trusted brands in eye care and eyewear, including LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical, Sunglass Hut and ILORI. EyeMed Vision Care, one of the leading managed vision care providers in the United States, is also part of Luxottica’s growing portfolio of eye care products and services. Our 5,800 retail locations and our sophisticated network of optical manufacturing labs and distribution centers are supported by the Cincinnati Service Center, Luxottica Retail’s North American headquarters located in Mason, Ohio. www.Luxottica.com

About The National Society for Hispanic MBAs
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was created in 1988 as a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Widely known as the "Premier Hispanic Organization," NSHMBA serves 32 chapters and 7,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It exists to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. NSHMBA works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the U.S. so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity vital in the management of the nation's diverse workforce. More information can be accessed at: www.nshmba.org.

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