Francisco Castaner

Overview

Mr. Castaner joined the Alcon, Inc. board in July 2001. He has served as Executive Vice President, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Products, Liaison with L'Oreal S.A., Human Resources and Corporate Affairs of Nestle since 1997. In 1987, Mr. Castaner was named Managing Director and in 1991 Vice President of the Board of Nestle Espana S.A., holding this position until his transfer to Switzerland and his promotion to Executive Vice President of Nestle in June 1997. Prior to 1987, Mr. Castaner was employed by Nestle in various capacities both in Switzerland and in Spain. Mr. Castaner began his career with Nestle in the Market Research Department of Nestle Espana S.A. in 1964. Mr. Castaner serves as a director of Galderma Pharma S.A., L'Oreal S.A. and Uprona (Canada) Ltd.