Clinical services director, Giles Edmonds, is responsible for the advancement and effective implementation of Specsavers’ clinical and change strategies in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. A qualified optometrist with an MBA, he is a joint venture partner in the Sutton Coldfield and Mere Green practices and a member of the UK Board. He joined Specsavers in 2008 as director of product, having held a similar role with Dollond & Aitchison.