Alireza Parandian

Alireza Parandian: Visionary Leader in 3D Printed Eyewear

Alireza Parandian: is the Founder & Commercial Leader of the Business Line Eyewear at Materialise NV, a leading 3D printing company. He is a visionary leader with a proven track record of implementing game-changing ideas from conception to scale-up phase in the eyewear industry.1

Key Achievements

• Developed the vertical eyewear business line of Materialise from conception to become the global market leader in 3D printed eyewear1
• Established important strategic partnerships with industrial leaders in the eyewear industry1
• Formulated strategic directions to take the eyewear vertical business from incubation to scale-up phase1
• Directed a commercial team (sales and business development) to enhance business functions1
• Spearheaded strategic marketing for the eyewear vertical business1
• Guided product/service development in both software and manufacturing services, resulting in nine nominations and three wins of the prestigious Silmo d'Or award in the vision care industry1

Experience and Education

• Head of Global Business Strategy Wearables at MATERIALISE NV (April 2014 - Present)1
• Business Development Manager at InnovationFab B.V. (April 2012 - April 2014)1
• Executive MBA from BMI Executive Institute (2022 - 2023)1
• PhD in Innovation Management from Delft University of Technology (2006 - 2010)1

Awards and Honors

• Silmo d'Or Award for Innovation in collaboration with McLaren, L'Amy and Jaw Studio (September 2018)1
• Silmo d'Or Award for collaboration between Seiko Optical, Materialise and Hoet Design on Seiko Xchanger (September 2015)1

Alireza Parandian is a visionary leader who has played a pivotal role in establishing Materialise as a global leader in 3D printed eyewear through his strategic vision, innovative partnerships, and award-winning product development.