Henry Schein expects to name next CEO by mid-January 2026; Bergman stays on as CEO
Henry Schein said its Board expects to name a successor CEO by mid-January 2026, and Stanley M. Bergman will remain CEO and Chairman until then. The company and Mr. Bergman also signed a letter agreement extending his employment agreement until a new CEO starts or 30 days after he gives written notice that he is ending his employment. For shareholders, the filing signals a leadership transition is near but not yet complete, with no financial results reported.
Key points
- Board expects to name next CEO by mid-January 2026; search will not be finalized before year-end 2025
- Stanley M. Bergman continues as CEO and Chairman until a successor assumes the role
- Letter agreement extends Bergman's employment agreement dated November 28, 2022, through the earlier of a new CEO's start date or 30 days after his written notice of departure
The filing
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