John Hibbs appointed President of CLMA and Vice President of GPLI

28/02/2025

Congratulations to John Hibbs on his election as President of the Contact Lens Manufacturers Association (CLMA) and Vice President of the Gas Permeable Lens Institute (GPLI).  

This honourable achievement for John Hibbs, Contamac’s VP of Commercial US Sales, reflects his longstanding dedication to the industry. 

John previously served as Vice President of the CLMA and Secretary/Treasurer of GPLI, of which he was appointed in 2023. As a longstanding member of CLMA/GPLI, John has been involved in the shared mission of providing education to practitioners in the speciality contact lens industry for 30 years. 

“I am so incredibly honored to have the trust and support of my peers to be elevated to President of the Contact Lens Manufacturers Association and as Vice President of the Gas Permeable Lens Institute. Each organization is focused on bringing sight to those in need of vision correction. The CLMA represents the best customized lens designs that the world has to offer. The GPLI is truly first in education and is focused on developing the educators and specialty lens fitters throughout the world. It is humbling that each organization have the faith in me to help expand our opportunities to offer new innovative designs and training to help the world see more clearly.”
John Hibbs
VP of Commercial US Sales