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.

Kevin J. Buehler
Head, Alcon
Kevin Buehler is Division Head, Alcon, since the merger of Alcon into Novartis in April 2011. He is a permanent attendee to the Executive Committee of Novartis. read more

Bill Barton
Senior Vice President, International Markets
Bill Barton is senior vice president, International Markets of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., a subsidiary of Alcon, Inc., the world’s largest eye care company. In this role, Mr. Barton is responsible for the management of International Markets and the Global Marketing Committee. read more

Robert Karsunky
Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Robert Karsunky is senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., a subsidiary of Alcon, Inc., the world’s largest eye care company. He leads and directs Alcon’s global finance organization, managing all financial functions for the company, as well as business development, procurement, information technologies and investor relations. read more

Sabri Markabi, M.D.
Senior Vice President Research and Development and Chief Medical Officer
Sabri Markabi, M.D., is the senior vice president of Research and Development and Chief Medical Officer of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., a subsidiary of Alcon, Inc., the world’s largest eye care company. He manages and directs Alcon’s global Research and Development efforts and Regulatory Affairs department. read more

Merrick McCracken
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Merrick McCracken is senior vice president of Human Resources for Alcon Laboratories, Inc., a subsidiary of Alcon, Inc., the world's largest eye care company. He leads and directs Alcon’s global Human Resources organization and is a member of Alcon's Executive Leadership Team. 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 and Compliance, 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. Ms. Whitbeck was also elected to the Supervisory Board of WaveLight AG in March 2008. read more
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