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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Becton Dickinson (BDX)

BD to lose Medical Essentials president Mike Garrison, who plans to retire Oct. 2

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

BD said Executive Vice President Michael Garrison, president of the Medical Essentials and BioPharma Systems segments, will retire after more than 20 years with the company. BD is searching for his successor as president of Medical Essentials, and BioPharma Systems will report directly to CEO Tom Polen to streamline the operating model.

Key points

  • Garrison informed BD of his retirement intention on July 19, 2026, and the press release gives an effective date of Oct. 2.
  • The filing says Garrison will stay in his role through the end of the fiscal year to support a smooth transition.
  • A comprehensive search is underway for the next president of Medical Essentials.
  • BioPharma Systems will report directly to Chairman, CEO and President Thomas E. Polen.

The filing

CompanyBecton Dickinson (BDX)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 22, 2026, 6:58 AM ET
Accession number0001628280-26-049103

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:42 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on July 22, 2026.

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