HUENENBERG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alcon Independent Director Committee (the “IDC”) notes that Dr. Daniel Vasella, Chairman of Novartis AG (“Novartis”), replaced Mr. Cary Rayment as Chairman of the Alcon Board of Directors at a telephonic meeting of the Alcon Board of Directors held earlier today. Mr. Rayment was appointed as Vice Chairman at the same meeting. The IDC notes that the composition and mandate of the IDC remain unchanged.
