Direkt Optik Joins the Diversity Charter in Sweden

Following in the footsteps of eyes+more in August, Direkt Optik has now officially joined the Diversity Charter in Sweden! Today, at the official signatory event, Direkt Optik proudly became a member of this impactful initiative. By joining the Diversity Charter, we commit to creating an inclusive workplace where differences in gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and age are not only respected but celebrated.

Established in France in 2004 and supported by the EU Commission since 2010, the Diversity Charter is a powerful driver of diversity and inclusion across Europe. With a presence in 27 EU countries and over 17,000 signatories representing more than 17 million employees, it stands as a significant force for positive change. In Sweden alone, 160 members representing 600,000 employees have embraced this commitment. By joining the Charter, Direkt Optik pledges to actively create a workplace that celebrates differences—whether in gender, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or age.

Jessica Eklund, Country Manager Sweden, stated, "We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion aren’t just values—they are essential to how we serve our communities. By embracing diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences, we drive better performance. We are committed to equal opportunities and fair compensation, ensuring everyone can thrive, no matter their background."

For nexeye, this is just the beginning — we are dedicated to extending this commitment to all our labels across all countries where we operate, strengthening our commitment to a more diverse and inclusive working environment.

About Nexeye

nexeye is an international optical retail group focused on providing accessible, high-quality eye and hearing care at affordable prices. With a strong portfolio of brands, nexeye serves millions of customers across Europe. The group combines scale and entrepreneurship with craftsmanship, innovation and a strong customer focus.

nexeye has a clear growth strategy and is strongly focused on international expansion in the coming years. Through autonomous growth and the continued rollout of its retail concepts, the group aims to grow to 1,000 stores across Europe.

The brands of nexeye

Hans Anders was founded in 1982 and is the volume market leader in the Netherlands. The brand is known for its strong value-for-money proposition in eyewear, contact lenses and hearing solutions, and operates 394 stores in the Netherlands and Belgium.

The international expansion of nexeye is primarily driven by eyes + more. This retail concept differentiates itself through a strong, fashion-forward assortment, transparent fixed pricing and an accessible in-store experience. eyes + more makes eye care simple, stylish and affordable, appealing to a broad and international customer base. The chain currently operates more than 300 stores across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Austria and continues to grow rapidly.

In Sweden, nexeye is also active with the optical retail chain Direkt Optik, which operates 33 stores.

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