SVP - Asset Protection
EssilorLuxottica
Mike Jessee is Senior Vice President of Asset Protection and Inventory Services for EssilorLuxottica North America, where he drives enterprise risk‑mitigation strategy and operational resilience across a complex, multi‑channel business. Over his 20‑year tenure, he has become a trusted executive known for elevating organizational performance, strengthening brand integrity, and building high‑impact leadership teams.
Mike has modernized the company’s approach to asset protection by designing scalable fraud‑prevention programs, expanding the brand‑protection function and implementing a unified physical‑security framework now embedded across retail, logistics, distribution, medical services, franchise, and other emerging‑business operations. His cross‑functional influence ensures alignment between corporate strategy and field execution, enabling consistent performance and improved profitability.
Renowned for his leadership philosophy, Mike champions talent development and fosters a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. His ability to anticipate risk, simplify complexity, and drive enterprise‑wide execution has made him a sought‑after advisor across the organization.
He holds an Executive MBA from Ashland University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Xavier University, complementing deep operational expertise with advanced leadership and business training.
Wednesday Jun 10
8:00am - 8:45am
CIS Security Solutions Theatre
In today’s rapidly shifting retail landscape, every challenge — whether financial, digital, in‑store, or online — ultimately comes down to one thing: risk. As the threat environment grows more complex, top LP and AP leaders need to step forward, championing an enterprise security risk management mindset that expands far beyond traditional loss prevention. This session brings together four innovative leaders from diverse brands and retail environments to share how they are redefining what modern asset protection looks like. They’ll explore why earning — and using — a seat at the table is essential for shaping the systems that identify, assess, and mitigate risk across the enterprise. And they’ll reveal how becoming fully integrated partners within their organizations leads to stronger alignment, greater confidence, and smarter business outcomes.
