Chris Beer - Luxottica Group COO of Retail Optical, Australasia & Greater China

COO

Mr. Chris Beer serves as Chief Operating Officer of Optical Retail Australasia Greater China of Luxottica Group SpA since February 2009. Previously he held the position of Chief Operating Officer of AsiaPacific and China Retail Operations of Luxottica Group SpA from 2003 having had 22 years of experience with the OPSM Group . He held senior executive positions in sales and operations before being appointed International HR Manager for the OPSM Group in 1999 and General Manager Retail for OPSM Australia in 2001. Mr. Beer oversees group operations marketing merchandise distribution and manufacturing for the AustraliaNZ Region. since 2009.
Tenure 15 years
Phone39 02 863341
Webhttp://www.luxottica.com

Luxottica Group Management Efficiency

The company has return on total asset (ROA) of 8.23 % which means that it generated a profit of $8.23 on every $100 spent on assets. This is normal as compared to the sector avarege. Similarly, it shows a return on equity (ROE) of 17.51 %, meaning that it generated $17.51 on every $100 dollars invested by stockholders. Luxottica Group's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Luxottica Group manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities.
The company has accumulated 2.2 B in total debt with debt to equity ratio (D/E) of 31.8, indicating the company may have difficulties to generate enough cash to satisfy its financial obligations. Luxottica Group SpA has a current ratio of 1.16, suggesting that it may not be capable to disburse its financial obligations in time and when they become due. Debt can assist Luxottica Group until it has trouble settling it off, either with new capital or with free cash flow. So, Luxottica Group's shareholders could walk away with nothing if the company can't fulfill its legal obligations to repay debt. However, a more frequent occurrence is when companies like Luxottica Group SpA sell additional shares at bargain prices, diluting existing shareholders. Debt, in this case, can be an excellent and much better tool for Luxottica to invest in growth at high rates of return. When we think about Luxottica Group's use of debt, we should always consider it together with cash and equity.
Luxottica Group S.p.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides fashion, luxury, sports, and performance eyewear worldwide. As of October 1, 2018, Luxottica Group S.p.A. operates as a subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica. Luxottica Group operates under Apparel Stores classification in USA and is traded on OTC Market. It employs 85000 people. Luxottica Group SpA [LUXGF] is a Pink Sheet which is traded between brokers as part of OTC trading.

Management Performance

Luxottica Group SpA Leadership Team

Elected by the shareholders, the Luxottica Group's board of directors comprises two types of representatives: Luxottica Group inside directors who are chosen from within the company, and outside directors, selected externally and held independent of Luxottica. The board's role is to monitor Luxottica Group's management team and ensure that shareholders' interests are well served. Luxottica Group's inside directors are responsible for reviewing and approving budgets prepared by upper management to implement core corporate initiatives and projects. On the other hand, Luxottica Group's outside directors are responsible for providing unbiased perspectives on the board's policies.
Alessandro Nespoli, Group Internal Audit Director
Chris Beer, COO of Retail Optical, Australasia & Greater China
Leonardo Vecchio, Founder and Chairman
Massimo Vian, CEO of Product and Operations and Director
Luca Fadda, Head of Internal Audit
Mario Cattaneo, Non-Executive Independent Director
Fabio dAngelantonio, Chief Marketing Officer, Head of Retail Luxury and Sun Business
Stefano Grassi, CFO
Enrico Mistron, CIO, Global Business Services Director
Anna Puccio, Non-Executive Independent Director
Maria Pierdicchi, Director
Marina Brogi, Lead Independent Director
Sandro Veronesi, Independent Director
Nicola Pela, Group Human Resources Director
Sergio Farioli, Head of Zero Waste Project
Francesco Milleri, Director
Claudio Vecchio, Non-Executive Director
Cristina Scocchia, Independent Director
Lukas Ruecker, President of EyeMed Vision Care
Luciano Santel, Independent Director
Luigi Francavilla, Deputy Chairman, Chairman of Luxottica SRL and Managing Director of Luxottica SRL
Paolo Pezzuto, Head of Commercial Service Strategy & Planning
Karl Salzburger, Director
Antonio Miyakawa, Head of Marketing, Style and Product
Claudio Costamagna, Non-Executive Independent Director
Alessandra Senici, Investor Relations Director
Marco Mangiagalli, Non-Executive Independent Director
Cristina Parenti, Group Corporate Communication and Public Relations Director
Mario Notari, Director
Andrea Zappia, Independent Director
Luigi Feola, Director
Nicola Brandolese, Group Business Development Director and Chief Digital Officer
Susanna Zatta, Internal Communication Director
Colin Baden, CEO of Oakley
Paolo Alberti, Executive Vice President Wholesale
Carlo Privitera, COO of Retail Business Services
Elisabetta Magistretti, Non-Executive Independent Director
Adil MehboobKhan, Co-CEO for Markets, Director
Stefano Russo, Internal Audit Manager

Luxottica Stock Performance Indicators

The ability to make a profit is the ultimate goal of any investor. But to identify the right pink sheet is not an easy task. Is Luxottica Group a good investment? Although profit is still the single most important financial element of any organization, multiple performance indicators can help investors identify the equity that they will appreciate over time.
Some investors attempt to determine whether the market's mood is bullish or bearish by monitoring changes in market sentiment. Unlike more traditional methods such as technical analysis, investor sentiment usually refers to the aggregate attitude towards Luxottica Group in the overall investment community. So, suppose investors can accurately measure the market's sentiment. In that case, they can use it for their benefit. For example, some tools to gauge market sentiment could be utilized using contrarian indexes, Luxottica Group's short interest history, or implied volatility extrapolated from Luxottica Group options trading.

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Other Consideration for investing in Luxottica Pink Sheet

If you are still planning to invest in Luxottica Group SpA check if it may still be traded through OTC markets such as Pink Sheets or OTC Bulletin Board. You may also purchase it directly from the company, but this is not always possible and may require contacting the company directly. Please note that delisted stocks are often considered to be more risky investments, as they are no longer subject to the same regulatory and reporting requirements as listed stocks. Therefore, it is essential to carefully research the Luxottica Group's history and understand the potential risks before investing.
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