Elias Soussou

Senior Director, Global Consumer & Market Insights at FGX International, a division of EssilorLuxottica

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Elias Soussou is a seasoned leader in the field of consumer and market insights, currently serving as the Senior Director of Global Consumer & Market Insights at FGX, a division of EssilorLuxottica. With over 20 years of experience in the consumer products industry, Elias brings a wealth of expertise in understanding consumer behavior, market dynamics, and emerging trends.

In his role at FGX, Elias is responsible for driving strategic initiatives that leverage insights to inform decision-making and fuel business growth on an international scale. He is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of comprehensive research programs.

Elias’ career has provided a wealth of experiences that have helped shape his perspectives and views, with an overall belief in the power of insights to drive consumer and business impact. He began his career working in advertising account management, developing ad strategies and campaigns for J&J and P&G, followed by strategy consulting roles for large CPG clients such as Diageo, MillerCoors, Nestle and Campbell Soup. Elias’ expertise covers a range of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, spanning multiple continents and markets. In his spare time, Elias loves to travel, spend time with his family, and have fun with his 6-year old prompting ChatGPT on endless story ideas.