Norbert Gorny is the Chief Scientific Officer at EssilorLuxottica, where he leads the company’s innovation, research, and development initiatives in vision care and eyewear. With a strong background in life sciences and extensive experience in the optical industry, Norbert plays a pivotal role in driving scientific advancements and the development of cutting-edge lens technologies and vision care solutions. Before joining Essilor in 2018, he held various leadership roles, including CEO at Carl Zeiss Vision and Head of Global R&D at CIBA Vision. At EssilorLuxottica, he oversees R&D activities across the company’s global network, focusing on enhancing visual health, managing myopia, and developing new optical solutions. His work is crucial in integrating EssilorLuxottica’s innovation pipeline with emerging needs in the eye care industry, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of scientific and technological progress in the medtech field.