Orbis International Appoints Ann Wang as Chief of Staff

Published on February 4, 2026
NEW YORK—Orbis International, a global eyecare nonprofit, announced that it has appointed Ann Wang as its new chief of staff, a newly created position in the organization. As a key member of the executive leadership team, Wang will serve as the principal advisor to the president and CEO, according to the announcement. Her responsibilities will include overseeing the execution of global strategic priorities, strengthening strategic alignment, and enhancing organizational effectiveness to advance Orbis's mission of improving access to quality eyecare globally, Orbis said.
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