Executive Management
We believe we are well-positioned for the future, with the right people, products and pipeline to serve emerging global markets in eye care. Our job as a management team is to translate these opportunities into financial performance that builds shareholder value over time. Most importantly, our goal is to support the Alcon team in its continued pursuit to be the first choice in eye care products and the most trusted eye care company in the world.
Cary Rayment
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Cary Rayment is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Alcon, the world’s largest eye care company. He was appointed to the position of chief executive officer on October 1, 2004, elected to the Board of Directors and named chairman on May 3, 2005. read more
Richard J. Croarkin
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Richard Croarkin is senior vice president and chief financial officer of Alcon, the world’s largest eye care company. His global responsibilities include management of all financial functions for the company as well as Information Technology, Investor Relations and Strategic Corporate Communications. read more
Kevin J. Buehler
Senior Vice President, Global Markets and Chief Marketing Officer
Kevin Buehler is senior vice president, global markets and chief marketing officer of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., a subsidiary of Alcon, Inc., the world’s largest eye care company. He is responsible for all aspects of the company's U.S. based Surgical, Pharmaceutical, Consumer groups, as well as global marketing activities, Humanitarian/ Community Services and coordination of the development and execution of corporate strategy. read more
Gerald D. Cagle, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President Research and Development and Chief Scientific Officer
Gerald D. Cagle, Ph.D., is the senior vice president of Research and Development of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., a subsidiary of Alcon, Inc., the world’s largest eye care company. The title of chief scientific officer was added in April 2006. He manages and directs Alcon’s global Research and Development efforts and Regulatory Affairs department. read more
Ed McGough
Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Technical Operations
Ed McGough is senior vice president, Global Manufacturing and Technical Operations of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., a subsidiary of Alcon, Inc., the world’s largest eye care company. In this role, Mr. McGough is responsible for the company’s Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, U.S. Distribution, Corporate Purchasing, Safety and Environmental Affairs and Customer Service. Ed McGough is senior vice president, Global Manufacturing and Technical Operations of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., a subsidiary of Alcon, Inc., the world’s largest eye care company. In this role, Mr. McGough is responsible for the company’s Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, U.S. Distribution, Corporate Purchasing, Safety and Environmental Affairs and Customer Service. read more
Elaine E. Whitbeck
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Elaine E. Whitbeck is senior vice president, chief legal officer, general counsel and corporate secretary for Alcon, the world’s largest eye care company. Ms. Whitbeck joined Alcon in 1986 and is responsible for all Alcon legal matters, including those pertaining to securities, intellectual property and patents, acquisition and divestiture transactions, employment issues, litigation, transactional matters, environmental law, real estate/construction, computer/internet issues, regulatory concerns (FDA, FTC, PDMA, OSHA), antitrust issues, benefits, banking/treasury, contract administration and records management. read more