Hakim Group
Gillian Twyning FBDO is an experienced optical professional currently serving as the Clinical Governance Manager at Hakim Group since February 2022. With a long-standing role as a practical and theory examiner for ABDO since January 2006, Gillian also held the position of Dispensing Manager at Oakwood Eyecare Centre and Kimberley Eyecare from May to December 2021. Prior roles include Optical Manager and Dispensing Optician at Asda from 2012 to May 2021, as well as various dispensing and optical assistant positions at several established organizations, including Pinders Opticians and Dolland & Aitchinson, starting from 1992. Gillian's educational background includes studies at Godmersham College.
Hakim Group
Being an independent doesn’t mean that you have to go it alone. The Hakim Group is the largest group of independent opticians in the UK and Ireland and is growing rapidly. Over the past 15 years, the Group has developed a unique and innovative approach that has allowed independent practices to flourish, allowing them to maintain their unique individuality whilst enjoying the benefits of a back-office support system. With an award-winning culture at the heart of its success, the Hakim Group was named as Sunday Times’ Best Company to Work For in 2018. In 2019, it was also named as the Scale Up Business of the Year at the national EY awards.