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Key Takeaway: Bausch + Lomb Corporation announced the appointment of Bob Bailey as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, and Andrew Stewart as President of Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals, effective April 24, 2023. Bailey has over 25 years of healthcare industry experience and returns to Bausch + Lomb after working at Datavant. Stewart, joining from AbbVie, has a strong background in eye care and pharmaceutical product development. The transitions come as Christina Ackermann steps down, with the company expressing confidence in its new leaders to drive future growth.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Appointment of experienced leaders Bailey and Stewart strengthens executive team.
  • Bailey has a proven track record in legal strategy within the healthcare sector.
  • Stewart boasts over 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry, enhancing product development.

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Investor Contact: Media Contact:
Arthur Shannon Lainie Keller
arthur.shannon@bausch.com lainie.keller@bausch.com
(908) 927-1198
Allison Ryan
allison.ryan@bausch.com
(877) 354-3705 (toll free)
(908) 927-0735
Bausch + Lomb Appoints Bob Bailey as Executive
Vice President and Chief Legal Officer and Andrew Stewart as President, Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals
Mr. Bailey and Mr. Stewart Will Join Bausch +
Lomb on April 24, 2023
VAUGHAN, Ontario, April 12, 2023 - Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX:
BLCO) ("Bausch + Lomb" or the "Company"), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see
better to live better, announced the appointments of Bob Bailey as executive vice president (EVP) and Chief Legal Officer and Andrew Stewart
as president, Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals, effective April 24, 2023. Both Mr. Bailey and Mr. Stewart will join the executive management
team of the Company. Concurrent with these appointments, Christina Ackermann will step down from her role as EVP, General Counsel and
president, Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals, and will leave Bausch + Lomb on April 28, 2023.
"Bob Bailey and Andrew Stewart both bring more than 25 years of
unrivaled leadership and expertise in their respective areas. Bob is a talented leader and legal strategist with experience that spans
across the health care industry. Andrew has a highly proven track record of developing and commercializing pharmaceutical products that
meet unmet needs in eye health," said Brent Saunders, chairman and CEO, Bausch + Lomb. "Having worked with Bob and Andrew
for the past several years, I am confident they will create value for Bausch + Lomb and help position the Company for long-term success."
"I am excited to return to Bausch + Lomb, where I proudly served
for 18 years earlier in my career," said Mr. Bailey. "I look forward to working with this leadership team and my colleagues
on the legal and compliance teams to contribute to the Company's bright future."
"Bausch + Lomb has a comprehensive product portfolio and innovative
pipeline in Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals," said Mr. Stewart. "I am eager to work with Brent and the team to bolster the Company's
prescription medicines business and find new solutions that meet the evolving needs of the eye care professionals and patients around
the world who rely on Bausch + Lomb."
"Additionally, I'd like to thank Christina Ackermann for
her service and tireless dedication to the Company. Under her leadership, Bausch + Lomb and its parent company successfully addressed
a broad range of litigation, corporate, intellectual property and regulatory matters and expanded the depth of our Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals
portfolio," continued Mr. Saunders.
Bob Bailey has over 25 years of experience as a senior executive and
more than 15 years as a chief legal officer at private and publicly traded companies in the health care industry, including formerly serving
as EVP, Law, Policy and Communications at Bausch + Lomb from 2007 to 2013. He will rejoin Bausch +Lomb
from Datavant, a private health
information technology company, where he has most recently served as Chief Legal Officer. Previously,
he served as EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Allergan plc and its predecessor companies, Forest Laboratories
Inc. and Actavis plc. At Allergan, he led a legal team that closed more than 20 public and private M&A transactions, as well
as several licensing arrangements. During his career, he also has led teams that defended and resolved a range of complex legal and
regulatory matters, including investigations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice; internal
investigations; and intellectual property, antitrust, commercial, product liability and tax matters. Mr. Bailey began his legal career
as an attorney at Nixon Peabody LLP before moving to Bausch + Lomb in 1994.
Until recently, Mr. Bailey served as a director of TearClear, an innovator
in the ophthalmic pharmaceuticals field, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Litigation Center.
He received his bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College and his J.D. from the University of Minnesota.
About Andrew Stewart
Andrew Stewart has more than 25
years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He will join Bausch + Lomb from AbbVie, where he has most recently served as general
manager within the Eye Care franchise. At AbbVie and its predecessor company, Allergan plc, Mr. Stewart also previously had responsibility
for the U.S. Retina business; led global marketing for the Eye Care franchise; and oversaw business development initiatives for the Eye
Care franchise. Earlier in his career, Mr. Stewart served at Bristol Meyers Squibb for nearly 14 years in Global Clinical Operations and
Pharmaceutical Development Operations of the R&D department and at Merck & Co., Inc. for 7 years in the manufacturing division.
Mr. Stewart obtained an MBA from
the New York University Stern School of Business, a master's degree in Environmental Science from Rutgers University and
a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and
enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world - from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its
comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye
care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in
1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with approximately 13,000
employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario with corporate offices in Bridgewater,
New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the newly appointed executives at Bausch + Lomb?

Bob Bailey is the new EVP and Chief Legal Officer, while Andrew Stewart is the President of Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals.

When will Bailey and Stewart join Bausch + Lomb?

Both executives will start on April 24, 2023.

What leadership role will Christina Ackermann vacate?

Christina Ackermann will step down as EVP, General Counsel, and President of Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals.

How many years of experience does Bob Bailey have?

Bob Bailey brings over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry.

What is Andrew Stewart's background in pharmaceuticals?

Andrew Stewart has over 25 years in the industry, with key roles at AbbVie and Allergan.

Last updated: Apr 12, 2023