Rafael Lopes

Rafael Lopes is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Global Head of Business Planning & Analysis at Alcon since April 2015, where responsibilities include planning, forecasting, and management reporting for a $1 billion portfolio. Previous roles at Alcon include Global Head of R&D Strategy and External Innovation, providing financial and strategic leadership for nearly $1 billion in annual investment in R&D. Prior to Alcon, Rafael held various positions at Novartis, including Regional Head FP&A for Latin America and Caribbean and Cluster Head Finance for Southern America, overseeing financial performance and planning across multiple countries and operations. Educational credentials include advanced studies in mergers and acquisitions from Stanford University and executive programs from Wharton and Harvard Business School, alongside a background in economics from UEL.