Patrick Moore

Chief Operating Officer at National Vision Holdings, Inc.

Patrick Moore is a seasoned executive who has held several key leadership positions at National Vision Inc., a major optical retail company in the United States.1 3 Here's an overview of his career and role at National Vision:

Career at National Vision

Patrick Moore joined National Vision Inc. in 2014 as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).1 4 In August 2022, he was appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), a position he held until recently.1 2 As COO, Moore was responsible for overseeing various critical functions of the company, including:

Retail Operations
Clinical Services
Real Estate
Labs
Manufacturing and Distribution
Business Transformation

Key Contributions

During his tenure at National Vision, Patrick Moore has been instrumental in several significant initiatives:

Led the company through its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 20171 3
Executed multiple secondary offerings, allowing the company's sponsors to achieve a successful exit1 3
Played a key role in business transformation efforts1 3
Served as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to key strategic decisions1

Recent Developments

As of the most recent information available:

Patrick Moore has announced his plans to retire at the end of 20245 6
He transitioned to a special advisor role on August 19, 2024, focusing on supporting leadership transitions5 6
Alex Wilkes has been appointed as the new President of National Vision, effective August 19, 20245 6

Professional Background

Before joining National Vision, Patrick Moore held several high-level positions in various companies:

Division CFO / SVP at First Data North America (now Fiserv)4
CFO of Equipment Services at Fluor4
Various roles at AT&T and BellSouth, including Division CFO and VP of Merger Integration4

Education

Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University (2002)4
MBA from the University of Alabama (1993-1994)4
BSME in Engineering from the University of Alabama (1982-1987)4

Patrick Moore's extensive experience in finance, operations, and strategic leadership has been a significant asset to National Vision throughout his tenure, contributing to the company's growth and success in the optical retail industry.