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Alcon Names Julie M. Brewer to its Executive Leadership Team as SVP, President, Global Franchises

FORT WORTH, July 8, 2025 – Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced that Julie M. Brewer will join the company and its Executive Leadership Team as Senior Vice President, President, Global Franchises, effective July 9.

"Julie will help accelerate innovation across both our Surgical and Vision Care businesses, overseeing strategy, portfolio management, product development and core product launch preparations," said David J. Endicott, Chief Executive Officer. “Her broad expertise will be invaluable as we pursue our strategic priorities, including enhancing development productivity, establishing world-class value propositions for our products at launch, and expanding our digital offerings in connected care.”

With more than three decades of leadership in pharma, med tech, capital equipment and digital healthcare, Brewer brings extensive experience in building high-performance teams and leading businesses with a strong focus on strategic planning, global market development, product development, and commercialization and commercial operations. She will be based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Brewer joins Alcon from Baxter International, where she was President of Care and Connectivity Solutions. Prior to that, she spent nearly 17 years at Medtronic in a variety of senior leadership roles, most recently as President, Cardiovascular and Diagnostic Services. Brewer began her career at Allergan.

About Alcon

Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning over 75 years, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with Eye Care Professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care. Learn more at www.alcon.com.

 

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