Alcon AG — Board/Management Information 2006

Nov 8, 2006

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FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of November 2006

Commission File Number 001-31269

ALCON, INC.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Bösch 69

P.O. Box 62

6331 Hünenberg, Switzerland

41-41-785-8888

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F x Form 40-F

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes No x

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Kevin Buehler, Senior Vice President, United States and Chief Marketing Officer United States has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Global Markets and Chief Marketing Officer effective January 1, 2007. In this role, Mr. Buehler will lead all worldwide commercial operations for Alcon’s pharmaceutical, surgical and consumer product lines.

During his 22 years at Alcon, Mr. Buehler has acquired a broad diversity of U.S. and international management experience. In addition to his current duties and responsibilities, he has also served as Vice President Consumer Sales, Vice President Managed Care, Vice President/General Manager Consumer and Area Vice President for Latin America, Asia/Canada. He has been a key participant in the development of Alcon’s strategic initiatives around the world for many years.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

			Alcon, Inc.
			(Registrant)
Date	November 8, 2006	By	/s/ Joanne Beck
			Name: Joanne Beck
			Title: Vice President
Date	November 8, 2006	By	/s/ Stefan Basler
			Name: Stefan Basler
			Title: Attorney in Fact