Rodenstock appoints Marcus Desimoni as CEO effective February 1, 2023

The Rodenstock Group announced that Marcus Desimoni, currently Chief Financial Officer, will succeed Anders Hedegaard as Chief Executive Officer. Hedegaard’s departure takes effect at the end of January 2023, with Desimoni assuming the role on February 1, 2023. Hedegaard will remain a non-executive member of the Advisory Board and serve as a part-time consultant. A new CFO is expected to join during the first quarter of 2023. Desimoni has served as CFO since 2020, overseeing key transactions including the sale of the eyewear business to De Rigo in December 2022 and the acquisition of Indo Optical in May 2022. The company stated this leadership transition maintains continuity in strategic direction and investment in biometric lens innovation.