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Bausch + Lomb CEO Saunders departs, Chairman Appio named interim chief
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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Bausch + Lomb CEO Brent Saunders is leaving the company by mutual agreement, with Chairman Thomas Appio named as interim CEO. This management change caused the company's shares to drop over 7%, and it comes amid plans to raise 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecasts.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Health, and 3 sources have reported it.
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Leadership instability at a major eye-care company signals uncertainty in the health sector; you need to watch for potential shifts in partnerships or investor appetite that could open new opportunities or create risks.
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