Henry Schein's COO and chief strategy officer to become senior advisors
Henry Schein said it is creating the Henry Schein Leadership Team to replace its Executive Management Committee and is integrating its global supply chain organization with its global distribution group. COO Michael S. Ettinger, Chief Strategy Officer Mark E. Mlotek, and SVP Global Supply Chain James Mullins will transition out of their roles and into senior advisory roles, and the 8-K says the transitions are effective October 30, 2026.
Key points
- Michael S. Ettinger (EVP and COO) and Mark E. Mlotek (EVP and Chief Strategy Officer) transition to senior advisory roles effective October 30, 2026
- James Mullins, SVP Global Supply Chain, also transitions out of his role
- Henry Schein Leadership Team (HSLT) replaces the Executive Management Committee
- Ettinger and Mlotek are entitled to payments and benefits under the Executive Severance Plan
The filing
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