Director Asset Protection
EssilorLuxottica
With more than 30 years of experience in Asset Protection, I have built my career around strengthening organizational resilience through strategic planning, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to people. My approach has always centered on creating sustainable, high‑impact programs that protect assets, elevate performance, and support an employee‑first culture.
Throughout my tenure, I have led initiatives that span inventory management, operational compliance, safety training, and the development of foundational Asset Protection frameworks. My work reflects a balanced blend of analytical discipline and human‑centric leadership—drawing on my SPHR certification in Human Resources and my CFI and Wicklander‑Zulawski certifications in forensic interviewing. These credentials have enhanced my ability to build trust, navigate complex investigations, and guide teams through change with clarity and confidence.
Wednesday Jun 10
9:00am - 9:45am
What happens when an Asset Protection team reimagines the way stores get help? They build B.E.C.K.I.—a virtual AP Manager fueled by AI and born from design thinking. Join us on the innovation journey: uncovering store frustrations, brainstorming bold ideas, and ultimately creating a tool that delivers instant support, clear answers, and streamlined communication. Attendees will learn how EssilorLuxottica tackled the project, after learning and applying the key concepts of design thinking and will walk away inspired by how design thinking + AI can redefine efficiency, elevate the store experience, and reshape risk management.
(All-Access Retail Pass Holders can register for the Design Thinking Workshop being held on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 1pm -3pm for a hands-on experience on how to utilize the design thinking process.)
