Avner Engel is one of the top innovators and leading experts of optometry practice growth. Vision Monday recognized him as such, and he is highly acclaimed in the eye care industry. Avner has lectured globally to thousands of doctors about practice optimization and revenue growth in medical and specialty eye care. His vast professional network includes strong relationships with thousands of doctors and leading groups in the field.
As a visionary, he synthesizes ideas into business concepts and product design. As a mentor to teams, his farseeing practical tutoring produces joint solutions that allow teams to own the implementation. As a leader, he has excelled at managing and expanding a virtual company and offsite relationships with optometry practices.
Prior to founding Amplify EyeCare, Avner served as VP for EyeCarePro. There, he helped grow over 1800 optometry practices. He was instrumental in leading major transformation in all aspects of the business, from creating innovative practice growth strategies for optometry practices, developing new company products and services, and leading its global workforce.
Before Avner Engel dedicated himself to enhancing eye care, he was the CEO and founder of a manufacturing company that successfully exited. He also served in the US Army, with duties in Iraq and Kuwait from 2003-2004. He was one of the youngest people to be promoted to Sergeant and served in the National Guard for six years.