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STAAR Surgical appoints former CEO David Bailey as Chief Commercial Officer
STAAR SURGICAL CO
- David Bailey named Chief Commercial Officer effective Sept 8, 2026; joins executive committee, reports to CEO Warren Foust.
- Bailey was STAAR CEO 2001-2008 and President Intl Ops 2008-2011; raised $60M+, secured 2005 FDA ICL approval, led Asia launches.
- Compensation: CHF 462,825 (~$575K) base, 60% target bonus, $850K RSU grant, $1.4M LTI award (50% options/50% RSUs).
- Return aims to accelerate EVO ICL growth as laser refractive volumes decline globally; expansion into South/Southeast Asia, South America, Africa.