Europa: Charting a Bold New Course
With 30 years in optical, Megan Molony takes the helm to honor the company’s roots and drive its next evolution.
When Megan Molony officially stepped into her new role as chief executive officer of Europa on June 16, 2025, she brought with her nearly 30 years of industry experience and a reputation for vision, purpose, and adaptability. As Europa marks a significant milestone in its 48-year history, Molony is poised to honor the company’s family-founded legacy while guiding it into a new era of growth and innovation.
Molony’s entry into the optical industry was unexpected. She began her career in traditional fashion retail but made a pivotal shift in the mid-1990s when she accepted a position at LensCrafters — a move that would define the trajectory of her professional life. Over the next three decades, she built a distinguished career with some of the industry’s most prominent global leaders, including Luxottica, Essilor, and National Vision.
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