Joseph Tallier Joins Ogi Eyewear as Vice President of Global Sales

Dec. 15, 2008 - PRLog -- Minneapolis, MN – Joseph Tallier has recently been appointed Vice President of Global Sales for the Minneapolis-based eyewear companies Scojo New York and Ogi.  For twenty years, Mr. Tallier had previously served as the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Sales and Marketing at Modo, a private wholesale eyewear company.  Previous experience includes consulting for a luxury eyewear manufacturer.

Mr. Tallier's vast experience ranges from mass market to luxury distribution in the eyewear industry. He has succeeded in his previous posts at building and developing successful national and international sales forces. Proven achievements include development and growth expansion of market share and revenue.  For Scojo and Ogi he will focus on building new markets and creating increased revenues with new products, new alliances, and new distribution channels.

A strategic thinker with an eye on changing markets and the future, Mr. Tallier has proven his ability to identify and capitalize on new trends.  "I am looking forward to the opportunities that await me in my new appointment as the VP of Global Sales for Ogi and Scojo.  We are finely positioned to innovate and make some pretty serious headway in the eyewear industry.  I want to be right up in front, helping to plan strategies that will capitalize on our extensive design, production and distribution channels."

A highly energized individual with the skills to multi-task and manage multiple projects, his people-oriented leadership skills have been effective in selecting, mentoring, coaching, developing and assessing highly skilled professionals.  Mr. Tallier places a high value on teamwork and collaboration.



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About Ogi eyewear:
Minneapolis-based Ogi eyewear currently finds itself in the international forefront of eyewear with sleek, on-trend designs appealing to a broad and discerning range of clientele. At the center of Ogi’s design approach, style and function merge into an easily translatable product, appealing to a wide range of customers. Ogi’s creative spirit and down-to-earth sensibility comes through in their products and will always be reflected in the Ogi brand. Ogi's distribution sources span 4 continents and include an extensive pool of sales representatives well equipped to handle national accounts while contributing to the company's steady growth and progress.