OWL: Advancing Diversity in Leadership
Mark Your Calendar
OWL SoCal at OTF
Thursday, June 26, 2025
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
"Failing Forward: Turning Setbacks into Success"
Come and enjoy the OWL SoCal Chapter's educational program, followed by networking with OTF attendees.
OWL Signature Event at AOA
Thursday, June 26, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
"Opening Eyes, Opening Doors: The Strength of Saying Yes"
Upcoming Events
Leadership Summit
July 24-25, 2025
OWL's annual Leadership Summit is a staple in the event calendar.
We are excited to bring you our 4th Leadership Summit to be held from Thursday July 24 - Friday July 25 in Denver, CO at the Gaylord Rockies Resort.
This upscale Resort & Water Park stands at the edge of the Front Range and is convenient to Denver International Airport. Why not stay a little longer and bring the family to enjoy the Water Park, Resort, Spa and more?!
Our 2025 Summit will center around: “Shaping the Future of Eyecare: Leadership, Innovation, and Impact” - Helping OWL members, and emerging leaders to build their networks, sharpen their skills, explore trends shaping the future of eyecare and create lasting impact.
We're continuing to refine the program and prepare for an interactive, impactful Summit and hope to see you in Denver.
Lock in your spot and sign up today!
Featured Champions
Nishant Maller
Senior Brand Manager, Cataract Equipment, Alcon
Nishant is probably the ONLY ballroom dancing, horse riding, marketer you will meet. Originally from India, Nishant moved to Texas to pursue his education before entering ophthalmology as a marketer.
A Senior Brand Manager in the US Surgical business, he began his ophthalmic career at Alcon as a marketing intern 12 years ago. During this time, he has received multiple awards in the healthcare market, most notably – 40 Under 40 Marketers to watch in 2020 (MM&M), Young Marketer of the Year in 2019 (MM&M) and the finalist for the 2021 Rising Star in Ophthalmology Award (OWL). His experience in ophthalmology spans across cataract, refractive, glaucoma and surgical retina.
Having grown up and worked in different countries with different cultures he doesn’t fit many stereotypes. Having developed a passion for Diversity and Inclusion, Nishant has been actively involved in driving awareness and inclusion for LGBTQ+ associates at Alcon, as a leader in OPEN (Open Professional Employee Network), Alcon’s LGBTQ+ employee resource group. Outside of Alcon, Nishant actively competes and medals in the world of Amateur Competitive Ballroom and has been doing so for the last 10 years.
Aimee Shimamoto
Vice President of Global Marketing, BVI Medical
Aimee Shimamoto is a seasoned commercial executive with deep expertise in ophthalmology and over 20 years of experience across the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. As Vice President of Global Marketing at BVI Medical, she leads the strategic direction and execution for a diverse portfolio of surgical cataract, glaucoma and retina innovations.
Aimee’s career in ophthalmology has been marked by a passion for transforming surgeon insights into global market impact. Her experience spans the full commercialization lifecycle from product development and brand strategy to peer-to-peer engagement and global KOL activation. She has successfully introduced new technologies into competitive markets and built high-performing, cross-functional teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
Known for her collaborative leadership and customer-first mindset, Aimee champions innovation that advances both clinical outcomes and practice growth. She is also a committed mentor and advocate for elevating diverse voices across the ophthalmic space, paving the way for future leaders through authentic connection, curiosity, and cultural intelligence.