De Rigo Group has announced changes in its North American leadership. Jeff Fitzhugh will take over as President of De Rigo Rem, replacing Alessandro Baronti, who has served as President of De Rigo Rem for the past six and a half years. “With a proven track record of success, Jeff will bring valuable experience aligned with our Group’s vision and objectives,” the company said in a statement. Fitzhugh has held various roles at companies such as Converse, DC Shoes, Oakley and most recently as President and CEO of Raen Optics. Managing Director of De Rigo Group, Michele Aracri said: “We would like to take the opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Alessandro for his dedication, hard work and strong contribution to our organization during his tenure and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors After careful consideration and a thorough evaluation of our strategic goals, we will make an important leadership change to better position ourselves for accelerating our growth. We believe that this change will not only strengthen our company growth but will also create new opportunities for innovation and collaboration.”

August 2024