September 20, 2011 - (Business Wire) - Safilo Group, worldwide leader in the premium eyewear industry, has appointed Nicola Giorgi as the new Global Head of the House Brands, reporting directly to Roberto Vedovotto, Chief Executive Officer of Safilo Group.

Born in Bologna in 1965, Nicola joins Safilo from Tod’s Group, where he was General Manager of Hogan, heading the extraordinary international expansion of the brand for the recent years.
He previously gained a number of important professional experiences in the automotive industry, most recently as General Manger of the brand Mini for the BMW Group.