UNION CITY, NJ, July 08, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- John Costa has been included in the Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the bases of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Costa has established a distinguished reputation in the product strategy and merchandising sector and in 2024 named the global category director at FGX International. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing the development of the non-prescription reading glasses and optical product categories and installing processes that promote the company's ability to strategically bring products to market. Additionally, Mr. Costa interfaces with both internal and external consumer analytics to evaluate opportunities withing these product categories to optimize the business portfolio by leveraging his understanding of the consumers' expectations.

Before accepting his current position, Mr. Costa excelled as the director of product strategy at EssilorLuxottica S.A. from 2020 to 2024, where he was responsible for creating and overseeing the North American business development team. Here he and his team acted as an "internal consultant" to the larger organization and supported the local business needs and outlined further opportunities for expansion. Prior to this role from 2013 to 2020, he oversaw the development and commercialization of the eyewear category for multiple global licensed brands. During this time, he earned advanced skills in evaluating cross-functional workflows and their interconnections, which significantly shaped workflow efficiencies.

From 2008 to 2012, Mr. Costa served as the senior internet merchandising manager at Coach Inc., where he played a pivotal role in the relaunch of the Coach.com ecommerce platform as well as the creation and launch of the CoachOutlet.com ecommerce site. Collaborating closely with internal design, product development and merchandising teams, he successfully conveyed curated "online exclusive" products, which drove additional volumes for the organization; Mr. Costa acknowledges this work as a significant chapter in his career that culminated in outstanding product launches and as some of his most notable professional achievements.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Costa thrived as a brand manager at Tourneau LLC from 2007 to 2008, overseeing the development of the house's private line of luxury timepieces. Before that, he completed his first tenure with Coach Inc. as a retail merchandising manager between 1999 and 2007. He also remains dedicated to civic engagement and is a recognized donor for AIDS Walk New York. Notably, Mr. Costa has been duly recognized for his accomplishments both professionally, where he received the Chairman's Award at Coach Inc., and academically as an inductee to The National Honor Society at Mt. Hope High School.

Exceptional academic credentials further define Mr. Costa's presence in the field. He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration, with a concentration in marketing, from Boston University, which he completed in 1999. Additionally, he has secured a certificate in brand management from New York University School of Professional Studies in 2006.

To achieve balance, Mr. Costa enjoys exploring the culinary arts, enjoying winter sports and target archery, as well as spending time with his family and friends. Looking toward the future, he aims to continue to introduce elevated product to the market with a focus on consumer interest. Additionally, Mr. Costa will persist in his efforts to mentor those embarking on their careers, as partnering with others as they advance towards their objectives is one of his greatest aspirations.

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