By Elena Ramirez

IOT, a global leader in lens technologies, has appointed Carolina Gago as Chief Operating Officer. This appointment will strengthen the presence and coordination of IOT globally, ensuring that customers everywhere have the best access to all the company’s teams and resources. 

Carolina has spent almost two decades in the optical industry. In the last 4 years, she has served as General Manager of IOT being part of the executive team. Her main mission has been designing and implementing strategic direction and overseeing day-to-day operations within the company internationally in more than 60 countries.

“I have full trust in Carolina to continue pushing the success of our customers,” Daniel Crespo, IOT president, said. “Her leadership, supported by an incredible team, has helped IOT to better serve our customers on a whole new level. Her responsibilities have now been extended to all markets, including North America.”

“After working at IOT for more than 12 years,” Carolina said, “I still feel the energy and the same passion I had the day I started. I look forward to my new role as COO. And I take this responsibility with a strong commitment to deliver to our partners the products, tools, and services they need to succeed and grow.”

IOT was established in Madrid, Spain, in 2005. Today it is a leading provider of technologies and services for the ophthalmic industry, including digital lens designs, photochromics, and more. IOT has grown to serve more than 400 partners in 69 countries, supporting the production of 35 million lenses annually. With headquarters in Madrid and Los Angeles, IOT is a world leader in lens technology and innovation.