Ronak Patel
Alcon has appointed Ronak Patel as Country Franchise Head – Vision Care Australia and New Zealand.
Ms Patel has been with Ciba Vision/Alcon since 2008, most recently in the role of Area Marketing Director for APAC, where she led Alcon’s international marketing strategy across six highly diverse markets in APAC.
Alcon has appointed Ronak Patel as Country Franchise Head – Vision Care Australia and New Zealand
With this new appointment, Ms Patel said she feels “energised by the potential to make a meaningful difference for eye care professionals and patients across Australia and New Zealand”.
“I see this as a unique opportunity to harness my passion for Alcon’s purpose to help people ‘See Brilliantly’. Working alongside talented teams in the past has inspired me, and I look forward to building on that momentum to unlock new levels of impact and growth.”
Ms Patel holds a Master of Business Administration from Manchester Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Manchester.
In a statement, Alcon said Ms Patel has been instrumental in launching new products across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific markets, including Dailies Total1, Precision1, Total30, and the Systane MDPF range. She has also proven her capacity to revitalise established brands, and drive programs that enhance patient outcomes and practice success. Her ability to align global strategy with local market needs has resulted in impactful campaigns that resonate with eye care professionals and patients.
