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Vanessa Johari Hansen

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Country Business Unit Head, Vision Care at Alcon
📍 Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Vanessa Johari Hansen is the Country Business Unit Head for Vision Care at Alcon, where she leads the commercial organization for contact lenses and OTC products. With an MBA from Hitotsubashi ICS, she has a strong background in building brands and executing strategic marketing and sales programs within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

She is passionate about creating an inspiring workplace culture where talented and diverse individuals can thrive. Vanessa is motivated by work that makes a positive impact on peoples physical well-being and is a strong advocate for public health initiatives related to vision care.

Her leadership contributed to Alcon Canada being named a Top Employer for 2025.

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Current Role
Country Business Unit Head, Vision Care
Location
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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Workplace Culture
Devoted to cultivating a diverse and inspiring workplace culture that empowers people to perform at their best and fosters a sense of pride in the company.
Vision Health Advocacy
Actively promotes the importance of regular eye exams and partners with organizations like the Canadian Association of Optometrists to raise public awareness about eye health.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Country Business Unit Head, Vision Care
Alcon
9-2019 - 9-2022
Marketing Director, Vision Care
Alcon
1-2018 - 8-2019
Marketing Director, Healthcare channel
GSK
8-2015 - 12-2017
Regional Sales Manager (ON & QC)
GSK
8-2013 - 8-2015
Senior Brand Manager
GSK
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Education
2003 - 2005
MBA
Hitotsubashi ICS (Hitotsubashi University Business School)
2004 - 2004
MBA (Exchange Semester)
London Business School
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