Alex Louw

I believe our network of optometrists provides the greatest access to primary eye care in the country. Beyond helping millions of patients every year see their best, they are also saving sight and often lives.

Alex Louw joined National Vision in 2013 as VP of Professional Services. He took the helm as SVP of Marketing in 2016, ultimately being promoted to Chief Medical Officer in 2019, the role he currently holds. As Chief Medical Officer, Alex is responsible for developing the company’s clinical vision and strategy, and helps identify and manage key external partnerships that benefit its mission and vision. Additionally, Alex provides strategic leadership regarding attracting and retaining Doctors in the network. Alex holds an Optometry degree from Rand Afrikaans University in South Africa and has spent his entire career in the optical industry. He started his career with Bausch & Lomb in the company’s contact lens business. He then joined Essilor in their lab and retail sales groups. At Transitions Optical, he focused on retail sales and marketing for 10 years.