Samantha Burton

Samantha Burton has extensive experience in financial leadership roles within the Essilor Group, currently serving as the UK & Ireland Group Financial Controller since June 2014. Additionally, Samantha has held positions such as Head of Finance for both the EMNUK - Essilor Group and the UK&I Partner Labs division of ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL, demonstrating a strong track record in financial management. Prior to joining Essilor, Samantha worked as an Auditor at EY and RSM Tenon and began a career in finance as a Statutory Accounts Assistant at IBM. Samantha holds an ACA qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Bournemouth University.