Frank Cornelis

Frank Cornelis has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Frank is currently the Director European Markets at Silhouette Group since April 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Managing Director France BeNelux at Silhouette Group from December 2018 to March 2022.

Before joining Silhouette Group, Frank worked at EssilorLuxottica, where they held the position of Managing Director De Ceunynck BeLux from June 2015 to November 2018. In this role, they were responsible for developing the growth of lenses, frames, PMS software, instruments, and low vision. Frank also created and implemented the strategy of the one-stop-shop for independent opticians and managed the sales and marketing teams. Frank was a member of the Essilor BeNeLux Board.

Prior to EssilorLuxottica, Frank worked at Unilever for a significant part of their career. Frank served as the Channel Marketing Director France BeNeLux from June 2012 to May 2015. Before that, they were the Channel Marketing Manager France BeNeLux from January 2009 to May 2012, managing marketing teams for the hotel and restaurant channel, as well as wholesalers and cash & carries. Frank also held the position of Sales Manager BeLux from March 2003 to December 2008, where they headed the field sales team and key account team. In addition, they served as the Senior Brand Manager for Knorr from January 1999 to February 2003.

Frank's early work experience includes positions at neckermann.de GmbH as a National Account Manager BeLux from February 1997 to January 1999, DHL as a Sales & Marketing Co-ordinator from November 1993 to January 1997, and Disneyland Paris as a Receptionist from June 1993 to October 1993.

Frank Cornelis attended AP Hogeschool Antwerpen, but there is no information available about the specific degree pursued or field of study.