Summary
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) has announced an internal appointment for a key financial leadership role through an 8-K filing dated November 28, 2011. Suketu Upadhyay has been elected as Senior Vice President and Controller, effective November 28, 2011. In this capacity, he will also serve as the company's principal accounting officer. This change involves the succession of William A. Tozzi, who will transition to a different role within BD. Mr. Upadhyay's prior experience includes serving as BD's Vice President of Finance — International since August 2010. His background also includes significant financial leadership roles at AstraZeneca and Centocor, Inc. (a former Johnson & Johnson subsidiary), suggesting a strong financial and operational foundation for his new responsibilities.
Key Highlights
- 1Suketu Upadhyay appointed Senior Vice President and Controller, effective November 28, 2011.
- 2Mr. Upadhyay will also serve as the company's principal accounting officer.
- 3William A. Tozzi, the previous principal accounting officer, will assume another position within Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD).
- 4Mr. Upadhyay has been with BD since August 2010, serving as Vice President of Finance — International.
- 5Upadhyay brings prior experience from leadership roles at AstraZeneca (Global Head of R&D Finance) and Centocor, Inc.