The International Opticians Association (IOA) has appointed Australian Paul Clarke, from Perth, as its new President, replacing outgoing President Don Smith, from Canada.
The IOA represents optical dispensing and opticians associations in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, the U.K. and the U.S.
Mr. Clarke says while the title “sounds impressive”, his main task will be organising and coordinating the next IOA Convention, to be held in Perth in October 2012.