Bausch + Lomb Appoints Rodney W. Unsworth as President, Asia-Pacific
FOR RELEASE MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company, has appointed Rodney (Rod) W. Unsworth as president, Asia-Pacific, effective July 1.
"Rod has an extensive and successful record of driving transformational change in global health care companies, with a particular focus on Asia-Pacific," said Brent Saunders, chief executive officer, Bausch + Lomb. "His counsel and leadership will be extremely valuable as we work to build B+L into a high-performance competitor in Asia and worldwide."
"There are exciting opportunities for B+L in this dynamic growth region," said Mr. Unsworth. "I look forward to working with our teams across Asia-Pacific to build high performance for our company, for our customers, and for patients."
Mr. Unsworth served as president, Asia-Pacific, for Schering-Plough Corporation from 2004 until its merger with Merck in 2009. In that role, he led a performance turnaround in key markets such as China.
From 1995 to 2002, he led transformational change with Pharmacia as president, Asia-Pacific; global vice president, Ophthalmology and Metabolic Diseases; and managing director, Pharmacia & Upjohn Australia.
In 1972, Mr. Unsworth founded Delta West, the Australian pharmaceuticals company, and served as its chairman and managing director for two decades. The company was acquired by Upjohn in 1992.
Mr. Unsworth earned his degree in pharmacy from the Victorian College of Pharmacy (Australia).
Mr. Unsworth succeeds David Edwards, who has resigned to pursue other activities. Mr. Edwards will continue to advise the company during a transition period. "We thank David for his contributions to the company and for establishing a strong foundation for future success," said Mr. Saunders.
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About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to bringing visionary ideas to eye health. Its core businesses include contact lenses and lens care products, ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. The Bausch + Lomb name is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world. Founded in 1853, the company is headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. Its products are available in more than 100 countries. More information is available at www.bausch.com.
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