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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Stryker (SYK)

Stryker names Emily Baculik chief accounting officer effective September 1, 2026

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Stryker said its Chief Accounting Officer, William E. Berry, Jr., will retire effective September 1, 2026, and Vice President and Corporate Controller Emily Baculik will take over the role on the same date. Mr. Berry will then serve as Advisor to the Chief Financial Officer until August 15, 2027, under a transition agreement, which is routine succession for shareholders.

Key points

  • William E. Berry, Jr. retires as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer effective September 1, 2026
  • Emily Baculik, Vice President, Corporate Controller since November 2024, becomes chief accounting officer effective September 1, 2026
  • Ms. Baculik's annualized base salary rises to $420,000 and her bonus target is 45% of base salary
  • Mr. Berry's advisory period runs until August 15, 2027, with base salary of $510,000 and no new equity awards

The filing

CompanyStryker (SYK)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 20, 2026, 4:21 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-232643

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 2:16 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 May 20, 2026.

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