Management ChangeAug 12, 2026, 07:07 AM
Bausch + Lomb Appoints Thomas Appio as New Chairman
AI Summary
Bausch + Lomb Corporation announced several changes to its Board of Directors and committee assignments. Thomas J. Appio has succeeded Brent Saunders as Chairman of the Board, with Mr. Saunders continuing as a board member. Dr. Laurence Paul was appointed Lead Independent Director. Additionally, new appointments were made to various board committees, including chairs for the Nominating and Corporate Governance, Science and Technology, and Talent and Compensation Committees.
Key Highlights
- Thomas J. Appio succeeded Brent Saunders as Chairman of the Board, effective August 10, 2026.
- Dr. Laurence Paul was appointed Lead Independent Director, effective August 10, 2026.
- Robert Chersi appointed to Audit and Risk Committee and Talent and Compensation Committee.
- Dr. Paul appointed to Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Science and Technology Committee.
- John A. Paulson appointed chair of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
- Eduardo Alfonso, M.D. appointed chair of Science and Technology Committee.
- Barbara Trebbi appointed chair of Talent and Compensation Committee.
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