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Specsavers Appoints Jane Hoban as Managing Director to Lead Next Phase of Canadian Expansion

Written byKim Grecia
Posting date: 17 Mar 2026

March 11, 2026


Specsavers Canada, Inc. today announced the appointment of Jane Hoban as Managing Director effective March 1, 2026. The appointment comes as Specsavers marks five years of operations in Canada, growing from its first location in B.C. to more than 270 stores across nine provinces and one territory.

As Managing Director, Jane is setting the direction for the next phase of ambitious growth for Specsavers Canada, expanding the organization’s reach to serve millions more Canadians and driving forward an objective to make Specsavers the number one provider of eyewear and eyecare in Canada.

Through Jane’s visionary leadership, she is focused on accelerating the company’s purpose to change lives through better sight with a commitment to bringing high-quality and accessible eyecare to more Canadians.

Written byKim Grecia
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