Dentsply Sirona Appoints David Ferguson as Global Business Unit Leader
Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) has appointed David Ferguson as Senior Vice President, Global Business Unit Leader, effective March 14, 2025. Ferguson, bringing 25 years of MedTech and healthcare experience, will lead the global business unit teams managing the dental product portfolio and join the Executive Management Team, reporting to CEO Simon Campion.
Ferguson's background includes leadership roles at GE Healthcare, Baxter, and Philips. His appointment aims to strengthen the company's market position through his expertise in developing strategic growth plans and building high-performing teams. The new leader will focus on improving business performance and leveraging opportunities within Dentsply Sirona's portfolio.
Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) ha nominato David Ferguson come Vicepresidente Senior, Leader della Business Unit Globale, con effetto dal 14 marzo 2025. Ferguson, con 25 anni di esperienza nel settore MedTech e sanitario, guiderà i team delle business unit globali che gestiscono il portafoglio di prodotti dentali e entrerà a far parte del Team di Direzione Esecutiva, riportando al CEO Simon Campion.
Il background di Ferguson include ruoli di leadership presso GE Healthcare, Baxter e Philips. La sua nomina mira a rafforzare la posizione di mercato dell'azienda grazie alla sua esperienza nello sviluppo di piani di crescita strategici e nella costruzione di team ad alte prestazioni. Il nuovo leader si concentrerà sul miglioramento delle performance aziendali e sull'utilizzo delle opportunità all'interno del portafoglio di Dentsply Sirona.
Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) ha nombrado a David Ferguson como Vicepresidente Senior, Líder de la Unidad de Negocios Global, a partir del 14 de marzo de 2025. Ferguson, que aporta 25 años de experiencia en MedTech y atención médica, liderará los equipos de la unidad de negocios global que gestionan el portafolio de productos dentales y se unirá al Equipo de Gestión Ejecutiva, reportando al CEO Simon Campion.
El historial de Ferguson incluye roles de liderazgo en GE Healthcare, Baxter y Philips. Su nombramiento tiene como objetivo fortalecer la posición de mercado de la empresa a través de su experiencia en el desarrollo de planes de crecimiento estratégico y en la construcción de equipos de alto rendimiento. El nuevo líder se centrará en mejorar el rendimiento empresarial y aprovechar las oportunidades dentro del portafolio de Dentsply Sirona.
Dentsply Sirona (XRAY)는 David Ferguson을 수석 부사장, 글로벌 비즈니스 유닛 리더로 임명하였으며, 이는 2025년 3월 14일부터 효력을 발휘합니다. Ferguson은 25년의 MedTech 및 헬스케어 경험을 바탕으로 글로벌 비즈니스 유닛 팀을 이끌며 치과 제품 포트폴리오를 관리하고, CEO Simon Campion에게 보고하는 경영진 팀에 합류할 것입니다.
Ferguson의 배경에는 GE Healthcare, Baxter 및 Philips에서의 리더십 역할이 포함되어 있습니다. 그의 임명은 전략적 성장 계획 개발 및 고성능 팀 구축에 대한 전문성을 통해 회사의 시장 위치를 강화하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 새로운 리더는 비즈니스 성과 개선과 Dentsply Sirona의 포트폴리오 내 기회를 활용하는 데 집중할 것입니다.
Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) a nommé David Ferguson au poste de Vice-Président Senior, Leader de l'Unité Commerciale Mondiale, à compter du 14 mars 2025. Ferguson, fort de 25 ans d'expérience dans le secteur MedTech et de la santé, dirigera les équipes des unités commerciales mondiales gérant le portefeuille de produits dentaires et rejoindra l'Équipe de Direction Exécutive, sous la responsabilité du PDG Simon Campion.
Le parcours de Ferguson comprend des rôles de leadership chez GE Healthcare, Baxter et Philips. Sa nomination vise à renforcer la position de marché de l'entreprise grâce à son expertise dans le développement de plans de croissance stratégiques et la constitution d'équipes performantes. Le nouveau leader se concentrera sur l'amélioration des performances commerciales et l'exploitation des opportunités au sein du portefeuille de Dentsply Sirona.
Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) hat David Ferguson zum Senior Vice President, Leiter der Global Business Unit, ernannt, wirksam ab dem 14. März 2025. Ferguson, der 25 Jahre Erfahrung im MedTech- und Gesundheitsbereich mitbringt, wird die globalen Geschäftseinheitsteams leiten, die das Zahnproduktportfolio verwalten, und wird Teil des Executive Management Teams, das an CEO Simon Campion berichtet.
Fergusons Hintergrund umfasst Führungspositionen bei GE Healthcare, Baxter und Philips. Seine Ernennung zielt darauf ab, die Marktposition des Unternehmens durch seine Expertise in der Entwicklung strategischer Wachstumspläne und im Aufbau leistungsstarker Teams zu stärken. Der neue Leiter wird sich darauf konzentrieren, die Unternehmensleistung zu verbessern und Chancen innerhalb des Portfolios von Dentsply Sirona zu nutzen.
- Appointment of experienced executive with 25 years in MedTech and healthcare
- Strong leadership background at major healthcare companies (GE Healthcare, Baxter, Philips)
- Strategic focus on improving business performance and portfolio optimization
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (“Dentsply Sirona” or the “Company”) (XRAY) today announced that David Ferguson has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global Business Unit Leader, effective March 14, 2025. In this role he will lead the global business unit teams managing the dental product portfolio, serve as a member of the Executive Management Team and report directly to Chief Executive Officer, Simon Campion.
David Ferguson joins Dentsply Sirona with 25 years of experience in MedTech and healthcare with a proven track record of delivering results, competing in a global marketplace and leading global product strategy. Mr. Ferguson has served in leadership roles at well-known companies and brands, including GE Healthcare, Baxter and Philips.
Simon Campion, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dentsply Sirona, said, “We are delighted to welcome David as our new Global Business Unit Leader. With his experience in developing and executing strategic growth plans, as well as building and aligning high-performing teams, he brings invaluable expertise to our organization. His deep business acumen will be key to driving improved business performance and capitalizing on strategic opportunities that exist with our broad and differentiated portfolio. We are confident that David’s leadership will further strengthen our position in the market.”
David Ferguson said, “I'm excited to join Dentsply Sirona and contribute to shaping the next chapter alongside an incredible global team. With its broad-based portfolio, Dentsply Sirona is well positioned to capitalize on the evolving competitive landscape. I look forward to collaborating with the team to enhance execution, drive financial, operational, and strategic goals, and profitable growth.”
About David Ferguson
David Ferguson is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience in the medical device and healthcare industries. He has a strong track record of driving revenue growth, strategic transformation, and operational excellence across multiple global businesses. Most recently, he was President of Gore Medical, a unit of W.L. Gore. Previously, as EVP at Philips and President & CEO of Philips Respironics, he managed a global team of 6,000 people. At Baxter Healthcare, he led the global infusion therapy, IV solutions and patient monitoring business. He also held leadership roles at GE Healthcare.
Mr. Ferguson is a Graduate of the Advanced Management Program of University of Chicago Booth School of Business and holds a PhD in Chemistry from Texas A&M University and Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from David Lipscomb University. He has served on multiple boards, including AZBio, Philips PAC, and Baxter International Foundation, and is a co-inventor of two U.S. patents and author of ten peer-reviewed publications.
About Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world-class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s innovative products provide, high-quality, effective and connected solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care. Dentsply Sirona’s headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Company’s shares are listed in the United States on Nasdaq under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.
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