Brent Saunders
Brent is a globally recognized CEO, executive chairperson and philanthropist who is dedicated to transforming industries and solving unmet medical needs.
About Brent
Brent is the CEO and chairman of Bausch + Lomb, where he leverages more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across several major companies. He has spearheaded groundbreaking mergers and acquisitions totaling over $300 billion in medical aesthetics, biomedical and health-related sectors.
Beyond his role at Bausch + Lomb, Brent chairs several innovation-focused companies, contributing his expertise to leadership teams. He has also dedicated his life to making a meaningful impact on health care accessibility and strives to improve the well-being of communities worldwide.
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better.
The company develops and manufactures products that serve a range of eye health needs, such as ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments and more.
Career
Throughout his career, Brent has served in a variety of executive and board roles at major organizations such as Cisco, Actavis/Allergan, Schering-Plough/Merck and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Brent’s exceptional leadership experience and industry-shaping mergers and acquisitions led him to his current role as CEO and chairman at Bausch + Lomb, which he has held since 2023. He also served as CEO from 2010 to 2013.
Giving Back
Brent has long sought to make health care more accessible to those in need, with a focus on mental health services.
Recognition
Brent has been widely recognized by various organizations for his contributions to charitable initiatives, entrepreneurial achievements and industry leadership.
News & Insights
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Brent Saunders, CEO & Chairman of Bausch + Lomb, in Conversation With Miami Herbert Business School
Brent takes questions from Dean Paul A. Pavlou of the Miami Herbert Business School and Pepe Campello of McKinsey & Company as part of The Future of Leadership: A CEO Speaker Series.
Bausch + Lomb CEO on Strength in Eye Care, Competitive Positioning
Brent sits down with “Squawk on the Street” host Sara Eisen to discuss how Bausch + Lomb is innovating within its product lines to better serve a diverse population’s eye health needs.
