Andreas Jacobsen

Andreas Jacobsen currently serves as Vice President for the Nordics and Chief Executive Officer at Synoptik within EssilorLuxottica since October 2023. Previously, Andreas held various leadership roles at GrandVision NV from November 2016, including Chairman of the GrandVision Eyecare Council and Vice President overseeing operations in Switzerland, Spain, the Nordics, and the Baltics. Andreas also operated as CEO at Nille/Per Aarskog from May 2014 to September 2016, and led Synoptik Norge and Brilleland as CEO from January 2009 to April 2014. Earlier experience includes significant managerial roles at Mars and Masterfoods from June 2001 to December 2008. Educational background includes attendance at Handelsakademiet and BSKA, where a degree in Military Science focused on Leadership and Operational Art was obtained.