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Bausch + Lomb Announces Two Board of Directors Appointments

Key Takeaway: Bausch + Lomb Corporation has announced the appointments of Eduardo C. Alfonso, MD, and Steven H. Collis to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2026. Dr. Alfonso, an internationally recognized ophthalmologist, and Collis, former CEO of Cencora, Inc., bring extensive experience to the board. Their appointments come after recent changes in the board's composition, and leadership emphasizes their potential role in driving the company's strategic growth. Bausch + Lomb continues to focus on innovation in eye health.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Appointment of esteemed experts to the board enhances company leadership.
  • Eduardo C. Alfonso is a respected ophthalmologist with significant accomplishments.
  • Steven H. Collis has a proven track record of financial growth in a major company.

Full Press Release Details

Bausch + Lomb Announces Two Board of Directors Appointments
VAUGHAN, Ontario, Dec. 17, 2025 - Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better
to live better, today announced that Eduardo C. Alfonso, MD, and Steven H. Collis have been appointed to its board of directors. The appointments are effective Jan. 1, 2026, and following changes announced in August 2025 the board will be
comprised of 10 directors.
"Eddie is one of the most prominent and respected ophthalmologists in the world, and Steve delivered tremendous
financial growth as the longtime CEO of a Fortune 10 company," said Brent Saunders, chairman and CEO, Bausch + Lomb. "With decades of hard-earned insight, they will help shape the future of Bausch + Lomb as we accelerate our strategy and
pursue the significant opportunities ahead."
About Eduardo C. Alfonso
Eduardo C. Alfonso, MD, is an ophthalmologist and internationally recognized expert in corneal and external eye diseases. He serves as director of the Bascom
Palmer Eye Institute and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and holds the Kathleen and Stanley J. Glaser Chair in Ophthalmology.
Dr. Alfonso earned his bachelor's degree and medical degree from Yale University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye
Institute, followed by advanced fellowships at Harvard Medical School in cornea, external disease and ophthalmic pathology.
He joined the Bascom Palmer
faculty in 1986 and became a tenured professor in 1998. Since 2007, he has led the institute, which is consistently ranked among the top ophthalmology centers in the United States. Dr. Alfonso is known for his research and clinical expertise in
corneal infections, transplants and keratoprosthesis (artificial cornea), has authored hundreds of scientific publications and has received major awards from national and international ophthalmology organizations.
About Steven H. Collis
Steven H. Collis is best known
for his long leadership of Cencora, Inc., one of the world's largest pharmaceutical distribution and health care services companies. Collis earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa,
and joined the company that would become Cencora in the mid-1990s, helping build its specialty pharmaceuticals business and rising through senior executive roles.
He became President and CEO in 2011 and served in that role through 2024, during which time the company's annual revenue more than tripled and its
global presence expanded significantly through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Under his leadership, the company rebranded from AmerisourceBergen to Cencora in 2023 to reflect its global reach. Collis then transitioned to Executive Chairman
of the Board, continuing to influence company strategy until he stepped down in late 2025.
Collis currently serves on the board of Elevance Health, a
managed health care and insurance company.
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needs of patients and customers, and our commitment to innovation and improving the standard of care in eye health has never been stronger. From contact lenses to prescription products,
over-the-counter options, surgical devices and more, we're turning bold ideas into better outcomes through passion, perseverance and purpose. Learn more at
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who were recently appointed to Bausch + Lomb's board?

Eduardo C. Alfonso, MD, and Steven H. Collis were appointed.

When do the new board appointments take effect?

The appointments are effective from January 1, 2026.

What role does Eduardo C. Alfonso hold?

He is the director of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

What was Steven H. Collis's role at Cencora, Inc.?

He served as President and CEO from 2011 to 2024.

What is Bausch + Lomb's mission?

Their mission is to help people see better to live better globally.

Last updated: Dec 17, 2025