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Warren Foust
Chief Executive Officer at
STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Warren Foust is currently President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at STAAR Surgical Co. starting in 2026 and Director at Ophthalmology Foundation.
Formerly, Mr. Foust was President-Surgical Vision at Johnson & Johnson from 2019 to 2023.
Education includes undergraduate and MBA degrees from The University of Alabama.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | 91,958 ( 0.18% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-08-30 |
Warren Foust active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY | Chief Executive Officer | 2026-01-31 |
Ophthalmology Foundation
 Ophthalmology Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Ophthalmology Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing ophthalmic education and improving eye care worldwide, with a focus on underserved and low-resource regions. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The organization empowers vision care through accessible, high-quality education, faculty development, and professional growth for ophthalmologists and eye care professionals. Key initiatives include internationally recognized, low-cost online examinations aligned with American Academy of Ophthalmology standards, offered biannually at local host centers worldwide to reduce travel barriers. The foundation plans to expand exam offerings with new subspecialty tests in retina and glaucoma launching in 2027. Top-performing candidates outside the U.S. may receive travel grants to attend international conferences or pursue specialized training. Faculty development is a core focus, with programs designed to enhance teaching skills through mentorships, symposia, workshops, webinars, simulation-based education, and online courses offering continuing professional development credits. The foundation’s educator’s certificate program certifies teaching competence, enabling educators to participate as faculty in educational interventions. Its faculty development committee oversees program quality and volunteer recruitment. Additional offerings include subspecialty fellowships awarding 80-100 grants annually across 20 areas, accreditation of residency programs to meet international standards, and collaborative partnerships with leading institutions and organizations worldwide. The foundation emphasizes equity, inclusion, and ethical standards, tailoring programs to regional needs through an international advisory committee. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Warren Foust
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2023-03-31 |
Training of Warren Foust
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| Private companies | 4 |
|---|---|
Johnson & Johnson
 Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as an investment holding company with interests in health care products | Health Technology |
STAAR Surgical Co.
 STAAR Surgical Co. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Designs, develops, manufactures and sells implantable lenses for the eye and delivery systems used to deliver lenses into the eye | Health Technology |
The University of Alabama
 The University of Alabama Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ophthalmology Foundation
Ophthalmology Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Ophthalmology Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing ophthalmic education and improving eye care worldwide, with a focus on underserved and low-resource regions. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The organization empowers vision care through accessible, high-quality education, faculty development, and professional growth for ophthalmologists and eye care professionals. Key initiatives include internationally recognized, low-cost online examinations aligned with American Academy of Ophthalmology standards, offered biannually at local host centers worldwide to reduce travel barriers. The foundation plans to expand exam offerings with new subspecialty tests in retina and glaucoma launching in 2027. Top-performing candidates outside the U.S. may receive travel grants to attend international conferences or pursue specialized training. Faculty development is a core focus, with programs designed to enhance teaching skills through mentorships, symposia, workshops, webinars, simulation-based education, and online courses offering continuing professional development credits. The foundation’s educator’s certificate program certifies teaching competence, enabling educators to participate as faculty in educational interventions. Its faculty development committee oversees program quality and volunteer recruitment. Additional offerings include subspecialty fellowships awarding 80-100 grants annually across 20 areas, accreditation of residency programs to meet international standards, and collaborative partnerships with leading institutions and organizations worldwide. The foundation emphasizes equity, inclusion, and ethical standards, tailoring programs to regional needs through an international advisory committee. | Commercial Services |
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