SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Marcolin USA, a division of Italy-based Marcolin Group, has named Riccardo Cadorin as its new vice president of sales for the optical channel. Cadorin will oversee management of the U.S.-based sales force, representing Marcolin’s casual/trend and luxury eyewear lines.

The company said Cadorin has extensive operations and management experience, with past positions managing sales channels in Europe, Latin America and U.S. markets.

“We are thrilled to have Riccardo join our team,” said Fabrizio Gamberini, Marcolin USA’s CEO. “His experience in the eyewear category, together with our prestigious brand portfolio, will further boost Marcolin USA’s growth.”

In addition to Marcolin, Marcolin Kids and National lines, Marcolin USA currently represents eyewear in the luxury segment for DSquared2, Ferrari, Just Cavalli, Miss Sixty, Mont Blanc, Roberto Cavalli and Tom Ford. Marcolin’s casual/trend segment includes Cover Girl, Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction and Timberland.