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New Look Eyewear Announces Appointment of Antoine Amiel as Vice Chairman


Published on 2012-03-22 14:35:50 - Market Wire
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March 22, 2012 17:30 ET

New Look Eyewear Announces Appointment of Antoine Amiel as Vice Chairman

MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC--(Marketwire - March 22, 2012) - New Look Eyewear Inc., (TSX:BCI) ("New Look") announced today that effective May 7th, 2012, Mr. Antoine Amiel will be joining New Look as Vice-Chairman and as a member of the Board of Directors.

Mr. Amiel has over 20 years of experience in the international optical industry and for the past six years has been Executive Officer of a major international ophthalmic lens manufacturer having operations and business activities in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

W. John Bennett, Chairman of New Look declared: "I am delighted to announce that Antoine will be joining New Look".

Martial Gagne, President of New Look declared: "We all are looking forward to working with Antoine in helping to drive New Look successfully ahead as one of Canada's leading integrated optical retailers".

On March 2, 2010, Benvest New Look Income Fund (formerly TSX:BCI.UN) was converted into a corporation named New Look Eyewear Inc. (TSX:BCI). As of February 29th, 2012, New Look had 10,118,732 common shares issued and outstanding. New Look is a leader in the eye care industry in Eastern Canada operating a network of corporate stores and a laboratory using state-of-the-art technologies.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect the current views and/or expectations of New Look with respect to its performance, business, and future events. Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Actual results and events may vary.