James V. Mazzo
Global President
Business Administration
Carl Zeiss
Germany
Biography
James V. Mazzo is Global President for Carl Zeiss Meditec’s Strategic Business Unit Ophthalmic Devices, which includes Ophthalmic Diagnostics, Surgical Ophthalmology and Refractive Lasers. He also heads the company’s U.S. Sales and Service Center. Mazzo is one of the ophthalmic industry’s most respected business leaders, with more than 36 years of experience, including 22 years leading Allergan’s North American and European eye care organizations; seven years as Chairman, President and CEO of Advanced Medical Optics (AMO); four years as EVP of Abbott’s global ophthalmology business; and three years as Executive Chair and CEO of AcuFocus. In addition, Mazzo is Chairman of Neurotech; on the board of OCTANe, RPS and Iantech; and Executive Committee Board Member with MDMA.
Research Interest
His accomplishments and contributions to the healthcare industry and business and educational communities include serving as Board Chairman for AdvaMed; on the University of California at Irvine foundation; as trustee Chapman University; and as past trustee for University of San Diego. Mazzo is on the ASCRS Governing Board, the AAO Foundation Advisory Board and the WOC Advisory Board.
