MURRAY HILL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR) announced today that Sharon M. Alterio, 45, has been promoted to the position of Group Vice President with responsibility for Bard’s international businesses, effective December 1, 2008. Sharon replaces Amy S. Paul, who will retire from Bard at the end of the year after 26 years of service.