By Paul Grimaldi
SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Eyewear designer and marketer, FGX International Holdings, announced Monday that it has a new chief executive officer.
Colgate-Palmolive veteran Cesar Melo started his new job Monday as head of FGX in Smithfield. FGX makes and markets nonprescription eyeglasses and sunglasses under Foster Grant and other brand names. The company employs approximately 500 people, primarily in Rhode Island. It is a subsidiary of Essilor, which is based in Charenton-le-Pont, France.