Summary
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) announced a key executive appointment on December 22, 2014, with the election of John E. Gallagher to the newly created position of Vice President, Corporate Finance and Treasurer. This role also designates Mr. Gallagher as BD's principal accounting officer. This change is accompanied by a transition for Joseph Mercurio, the previous principal accounting officer, who will move to a different role within the company. Mr. Gallagher brings a strong background to this role, having previously served BD in various finance and treasury capacities, including Vice President and Treasurer, and most recently as Vice President, Business Planning and Analysis and Treasurer. His prior experience also includes financial planning and analysis roles at NBC Universal. This appointment is significant for investors as it clarifies leadership within the corporate finance and accounting functions.
Key Highlights
- 1John E. Gallagher appointed Vice President, Corporate Finance and Treasurer, a new position.
- 2Mr. Gallagher will serve as Becton Dickinson's principal accounting officer.
- 3Joseph Mercurio, the former principal accounting officer, is transitioning to another role within BD.
- 4Mr. Gallagher has prior experience as BD's Vice President and Treasurer (2012-2013).
- 5Mr. Gallagher's most recent role at BD was Vice President, Business Planning and Analysis and Treasurer.
- 6Prior to BD, Mr. Gallagher held a Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis position at NBC Universal.
- 7This filing is an 8-K report dated December 22, 2014, reporting an event on the same date.