Corporate Structure

Dr. Michael Chaiken, Optometrist

President

Joined IRIS in 2008.
President of Québec Order of Optometrists,1991-1993 and 1994-2001.
Chairman of Canadian Optometric Regulatory
Authorities (CORA), 1995-2001.
Administrator of Québec Order of Optometrists,
1989-2011.

Dr. Daryan Angle, Optometrist 

Executive Vice President

Joined IRIS in 2002.
Vice President Professional Relations 2006-2013.
14 years of business development, government
relations and operation experience.

Éric Babin

Vice President of IT & Communications

Joined IRIS in 1998.
Director of Information Technologies, 1998-2005.
20 years of experience in management and
development of IT systems.

Dr. Gaston Bérubé, Optometrist

Vice President of Research & Development

Joined IRIS in 1990.
Administrator at the Order of Optometrists of
Quebec, 1989-1994.
Clinical Director of University of Montreal's
School of Optometry, 1984-1989.
Doctor of Optometry, University of Montreal, 1982.

Benoit Cécyre

Vice President of Finance

Joined IRIS in 2003.
Chartered Accountant since 1993.
20 years of experience in accounting & finance.
BS in Commerce, McGill University, 1991.

Lynn DeKoster

Vice President of Corporate Relations

Joined London Optical in 1993
- Merged with IRIS, 2000.
In charge of supplier relations.
25 years of experience in the optical industry.

Dr. David Schwirtz, Optometrist

Vice President of Medical Affairs

Joined IRIS in 2009.
Fellowship American Academy of Optometry.
Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor,
Pacific University College of Optometry.