Coburn Technologies, a leading global provider of ophthalmic lens processing systems and ophthalmic instruments is proud to announce the promotion of Ram Narayanan from Executive Director, AMEA to Vice President, AMEA. This well-deserved advancement recognizes Ram’s exceptional contributions and leadership over his 27 years serving markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa with Coburn Technologies.
“Ram’s many years with Coburn have been marked by exceptional dedication and leadership,” said Alex Incera, President at Coburn Technologies. “His promotion to Vice President, AMEA, reflects our recognition of his contribution to the company as well as our confidence in his ability to continue driving growth and excellence in the region.”
Ram joined Coburn Optical in 1998 as a Field Service Engineer based in Singapore. In 2004, he transitioned into a sales and marketing role, subsequently taking charge of the Asia team in 2011. Since then, he has been a key member of Coburn’s senior management team, driving significant growth in market share and presence across Asia. Under Ram’s leadership, Coburn has excelled in sales, service, product development, and operations, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the optical industry throughout the region.
“My journey at Coburn has been a continuum of learning, innovation, problem solving, and participative leadership,” comments Narayanan. “My goal is to explore new territories, expand our product offering, enhance our customer experience and nurture the next generation of young employees with leadership skills aligning with the company’s values and vision.”
For more information, please contact Coburn Technologies at 1-800-262-8761 or visit coburntechnologies.com.
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