Will O'Connor

Will O'Connor is an accomplished sales and merchandising leader with extensive experience in the retail industry. Currently serving as Sales Director for UK and Ireland Optical Retail at EssilorLuxottica since January 2023, Will also holds the position of Director for Merchandising & Category Management for UKI & Nordics. Prior to this, Will was the Commercial Director at Vision Express, overseeing sourcing, buying, merchandising, and supply chain operations across multiple regions. Will's experience includes significant roles at L'Oréal as International Commercial Director for The Body Shop and various merchandising leadership positions at Marks and Spencer. In addition to corporate roles, Will contributes as a visiting speaker on purpose-driven leadership and sustainable business at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Educational credentials include executive programs at INSEAD and Henley Business School.