Lisa Rickards
Chief Executive Officer @Csi Dry Eye Software
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Chief Executive Officer @Csi Dry Eye Software
Leading CSI’s next chapter of growth and innovation, redefining what’s possible in the diagnosis and management of Dry Eye Disease and creating the path for every Eye Care Professional, from busy refracting clinics to specialty practices, to confidently integrate Dry Eye diagnostics into everyday care.CSI is pioneering AI-driven diagnostic technology that empowers Eye Care Professionals worldwide with confidence, simplicity, and precision. Our mission is to make advanced Dry Eye diagnostics simpler, smarter, and more accessible, bridging the gap between science, technology, and clinical excellence to deliver truly confident care.Together with Dr. Ahmed Al-Ghoul and our exceptional team, we are advancing the adoption of intelligent, data-driven tools that streamline workflow, strengthen patient outcomes, and shape the future of Dry Eye care.
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ABOUT LISA RICKARDS
I build and scale growth engines inside healthcare and technology businesses.I’m a senior operator with 25+ years of experience leading commercial growth, operational transformation, and enterprise performance across multi-site and platform-based environments — operating across CEO and commercial leadership roles with a consistent focus on delivering measurable results.I’ve worked across startups, scale-ups, and enterprise organizations, with a clear focus on turning strategy into execution and driving performance where complexity, scale, and adoption matter.My experience spans healthcare technology, AI-enabled platforms, SaaS, retail, and multi-location operations. I specialize in aligning product, commercial strategy, and operations to unlock growth — particularly in environments where success depends on consistent execution across teams and locations.Selected impact• $800M+ lifetime revenue impact across diverse operating environments • Delivered 300%+ YoY SaaS growth across global markets • Drove $100M+ revenue growth while transforming a -69% declining business • Built and scaled multiple startups and new business lines • Led teams of 1,100+ across distributed North American operationsI’ve worked closely with organizations including Warby Parker, Zeiss, BonLook, and STS Capital, and held senior leadership roles within EssilorLuxottica and HOYA.How I operateI focus on bridging the gap between strategy and execution — ensuring that what is aligned at the leadership level is actually adopted and delivered at the front line.In multi-site and complex environments, I’ve found that growth is rarely limited by opportunity — it’s limited by adoption, execution, and consistency. That’s where I create the most value.Current focus• Scaling multi-site and platform-based businesses across industries• Driving commercialization, enterprise growth, and new revenue creation• Aligning strategy and execution to unlock performance at scale• Leading transformation that improves adoption, efficiency, and enterprise valueI’m particularly interested in partnering with organizations that are scaling, evolving, or preparing for their next phase of growth — where aligning strategy, execution, and adoption is critical to success.
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