France's Essilor sees exponential growth in eye care market in China

As the ambitious helmsman of Essilor in China, the French conglomerate in the lens business, Arnaud Ribadeau Dumas is setting his eyes on matters beyond his industry.

The Parisian, who has been working in the lens manufacturing industry for nearly two decades, said players from other industries - such as the manufacturers of chic sneakers or smartphone makers - are stealing all the limelight.

"What we are really fighting (in China) is not competition, but a lack of awareness," said Dumas, president of Essilor Greater China.