Barry Dibble Email & Phone Number

Rochester, United Kingdom

Established a dynamic business specialising in the distribution of premium-quality ophthalmic consumables and accessories, catering to optical retail practices and ophthalmic laboratories. Successfully secured UK and Ireland distributorships for renowned brands including Breitfeld & Schliekert (B&S), FlexFrames (was Miraflex), and Dilli Dalli (ClearVision).Spearheaded the expansion into niche markets, introducing innovative product lines in paediatric eyewear, sports eyewear, and invested in a cutting-edge, in-house prescription laboratory to deliver tailored optical solutions.Under my leadership, Dibble Optical earned the prestigious "Supplier of the Year" award from the Association of Optometrists (AOP), a testament to our commitment to excellence and industry leadership.

London, United Kingdom

Property management company based in Paddington, London.

London

The Federation of Manufacturing Opticians (FMO) represents ophthalmic optical companies involved in all aspects of manufacturing, importing and wholesaling spectacles, and the manufacturers and distributors of ophthalmic diagnostic and eye examination technology.The FMO acts as a forum for the industry, receiving the views of its members and disseminating information and working with Government departments, in particular the Medical Devices Agency. FMO members provides the means for more than 20 million eye examinations which take place in the UK each year. Some 7,000 High Street opticians, along with hospital eye departments, are furnished with the latest ophthalmic examination technology – provided by members of the FMO.A member of the FMO Council since 1992 and appointed as a Director in 2003 after the FMO became a limited company in 2002. Elected as Executive Chairman of the Board during the period 2009 to 2011 and again during 2013 to 2015.Awarded Honorary Life Membership of the FMO in December 2012 in recognition of outstanding service to the UK optical industry.The FMO are foundation members of the Optical Confederation.

London

Optrafair was the UK’s leading exhibition and educational conference dedicated to the needs and welfare of the optical profession since 1978 until it merged with 100% Optical in 2020. Valued by the community of ophthalmic and optical practitioners, suppliers and educators to help expand knowledge, grow awareness of products and services, gain education points and successfully build business.Responsible for the successful implementation of the event including consultation of creative design, digital media, sales and marketing and the overall exhibitor and visitor experience.

Northfleet

Leading innovator, manufacturer and distributor of premium lenses and coatings, distribution of quality branded ophthalmic frames including Rodenstock, Porsche Design, Mercedes Benz & Wimbledon. Responsible for a technologically advanced prescription laboratory and coating facility plus the UK sales and customer support operation. Successfully led the business through a period of significant development before deciding to leave the company in order to focus on an independent venture.

Northfleet

Responsible for an established group of 11 optical retail practices based in the Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire areas.

Rochester

Sole UK distributor of Briot and WECO edging machinery, Rodenstock instruments, Henson visual field analysers and B&S optical consumables and accessories. Executive management of an internationally significant organisation. Head of UK sales and technical support operations, leading one of the largest teams of technical sales engineers and support personnel in the sector.

Northfleet, Kent

Management of capital equipment business including full responsibility for the distribution and support of WECO edging machinery, Rodenstock instruments and Henson visual field analysers. Established the WECO brand as the UK market leader in 1996, and was awarded the coveted International WECO Trophy for the highest sales volume per annum world-wide. Established the Henson brand as the UK market leader in 2000. A technical consultant within the UK prescription laboratory environment and a key member of the team that developed and established one of the first automated lens finishing systems in the UK optical industry.

Rochester, United Kingdom

Completed education and training in 1979 and went on to hold various senior positions in the organisation including Quality Technician, Production Supervisor, Planning Engineer and Production Engineer.Involved with various aviation technology projects including Concorde, Harrier, EH101, Sea Lynx and armed forces surveillance systems.