April 2, 2025- BD announced the appointment of Gregory J. Hayes to its board of directors, effective March 26, 2025. Hayes, 64, is currently the executive chairman of the board of directors of RTX Corporation, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company. He brings more than 30 years of extensive executive experience, having held chief executive officer and senior leadership roles across finance, corporate strategy and business development functions, as well as leadership of large and complex businesses undergoing transformative initiatives, including M&A and spinoff transactions. Hayes’ appointment to the BD board of directors is in line with the company’s ongoing commitment to strong corporate governance and regular board refreshment. With this appointment, the BD board of directors has added four new, independent directors since 2021.