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Bausch + Lomb names Thomas J. Appio Chairman, appoints Lead Independent Director
Bausch & Lomb Corp
- Thomas J. Appio succeeded Brent Saunders as Chairman of the Board effective Aug 10, 2026; Saunders remains a director.
- Dr. Laurence Paul appointed Lead Independent Director, also joining Nominating and Science & Technology committees.
- Committee chairs set Aug 10: Paulson (Nominating), Alfonso (Science & Tech), Trebbi (Talent & Comp); Chersi added to Audit and Talent & Comp.
- All board and committee changes effective Aug 10, 2026, following earlier resignations and new director appointments.