Alcon Inc. is the world's largest eye care company. Kevin is responsible for all aspects of the company's U.S. based surgical, pharmaceutical, consumer and surgical groups, as well as global marketing activities.

Mr. Buehler began his career with Alcon in August 1984 as a regional sales manager in the Consumer Products Division where he held the positions of national accounts manager, director of national accounts, national sales manager and director of Sales and Marketing. In 1996, he was named director of Alcon’s U.S. Managed Care and Falcon Generic Pharmaceutical groups. He gained significant experience with the pharmaceutical and surgical business areas and became vice president in 1998. The following year he returned to the U.S. Consumer Products Division as vice president and general manager.

Mr. Buehler moved to the International Division in January 2002 as vice president and regional manager, Latin America and Caribbean. He was later named area vice president, Latin America, Canada, Australia and Far East. During his 20 year tenure at Alcon, Mr. Buehler has developed extensive knowledge of Alcon’s product areas as well as its U.S. and international operations.

Prior to joining Alcon, Mr. Buehler held sales positions with The Gillette Company and a retail management position with Snyder Drug Stores. Mr. Buehler holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin, with concentrations in Business Administration and Political Science. He participated in the Harvard Program for Management Development in 1993.

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