With over 18 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality assurance, Hugo currently serves as General Manager at Alcon, overseeing operations in Fort Worth, Texas. He has held leadership roles in manufacturing, quality assurance, and compliance at Alcon and Novartis across the US, UK, and Brazil. His expertise spans quality management systems, regulatory compliance, process validation, and continuous improvement, driving operational excellence while ensuring adherence to cGMP and global regulatory standards.

Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning over 75 years, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with Eye Care Professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care. Learn more at www.alcon.com.