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Dave Hickey Announces Intent to Retire from BD

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BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announces the retirement of Dave Hickey, the current executive vice president and president of the Life Sciences segment effective July 1. Hickey has been with BD since 2014 and has made significant contributions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. BD plans to name a successor before his retirement date.
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FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced today that Dave Hickey has informed the company of his intent to retire from BD, effective July 1.

Hickey is currently executive vice president and president of the Life Sciences segment for BD, a position he has held since January 2021. Prior to his current role, Hickey was president of Integrated Diagnostic Solutions from 2019 to 2021, and president of Diagnostic Systems prior to that. Before joining BD in 2014, Hickey served in a range of executive leadership positions at Siemens Healthcare.

"For over a decade at BD, Dave has demonstrated a strong, strategic and innovative approach, empowering his teams to deliver impactful results through a growth mindset and developing incredible talent and next-gen leaders at BD," said Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD. "I want to express BD's sincere gratitude to Dave for his significant contributions to BD, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he led the BD effort to develop numerous rapid and molecular diagnostic tests in record time to support health care providers and patients around the world. We wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement."

BD intends to name a successor to Hickey prior to his retirement date.

"Throughout my career, I've been most driven by the people I have had the privilege to lead, and the important work we've done to help patients around the world," Hickey said. "In my 10 years at BD, I've worked alongside some of the most incredible and talented teams in MedTech who have delivered countless research and diagnostic innovations, and who are having a profound impact on people around the world. I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished together and am confident in the continued success of BD now and in the future."  

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its more than 70,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/, X (formerly Twitter) @BDandCo or Instagram @becton_dickinson

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FAQ

When will Dave Hickey retire from BD?

Dave Hickey will retire from BD effective July 1.

What position does Dave Hickey currently hold at BD?

Dave Hickey is the executive vice president and president of the Life Sciences segment at BD.

How long has Dave Hickey been with BD?

Dave Hickey has been with BD since 2014.

Who will BD name as a successor to Dave Hickey?

BD intends to name a successor to Dave Hickey prior to his retirement date.

What contributions did Dave Hickey make during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Dave Hickey led the BD effort to develop numerous rapid and molecular diagnostic tests in record time to support health care providers and patients around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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