Bausch & Lomb appoint new CFO, corporate VP

ROCHESTER, N.Y. Bausch & Lomb on Wednesday named Brian Harris its CFO and corporate VP, effective immediately.

“[Harris] brings not only his considerable financial acumen to Bausch & Lomb, but also the perspectives of a seasoned executive with on-the-ground operating experience in the U.S., Asia and Europe,” stated Gerald Ostrov, B&L chairman and CEO. “We expect him to immediately contribute to the company as we focus on driving profitable long-term growth.”

Beginning in 1989, Harris held positions of increasing responsibility with Tomkins, the industrial, automotive, building products and engineering manufacturing conglomerate. These included roles as president of the $2 billion worldwide power transmission business for Gates Corporation, as well as SVP for strategic business development, and CFO and company secretary. He also served as president of Gates Unitta Asia, the company’s Japanese joint venture.

Harris earned his Bachelor of Accountancy from Glasgow University, and qualified as a Scottish Chartered Accountant.

Jurij Kushner, B&L corporate VP, who has served as interim CFO since January 2009, will retire as planned from the company after a brief transition.