Richard J. Croarkin

Overview

Mr. Croarkin was named Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Alcon, Inc. and Alcon Laboratories, Inc. effective August 1, 2007. His global responsibilities include management of all financial functions for the Company as well as Information Technology, Investor Relations, Strategic Corporate Communications and coordination of the development and execution of corporate strategy. Mr. Croarkin joined Alcon from Nestle Waters North America ("NWNA"), where he served as Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer. With NWNA since 1994, his responsibilities included financial planning, treasury, accounting, controls, credit, information systems and acquisitions. NWNA experienced an expansion of operating profit margin in excess of 85% under his leadership. Prior to joining NWNA, Mr. Croarkin worked for Pepsi Incorporated for 11 years, where he served in a number of global senior financial positions including Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Finance for Pepsi Latin America and for Pepsi Canada. Mr. Croarkin began his career with AMAX, Inc., working in treasury, corporate development and planning-related positions.