July 15, 2025- Henry Schein, Inc. announced that Stanley M. Bergman will retire as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the end of the year after 45 years at the Company, including more than 35 years as CEO. Mr. Bergman will continue to lead Henry Schein in his current role until his retirement and will remain as Chairman thereafter. The Board is commencing a formal search process in conjunction with a nationally recognized executive search firm and will consider internal and external candidates.
“With the progress made advancing our BOLD+1 strategic plan and with strong management in place, it is the right time for me to retire at the end of the year,” Mr. Bergman said. “I look forward to working with the Board to identify my successor and effect a smooth transition. Henry Schein has been my professional home for 45 years and I will conclude this chapter of my life with enormous gratitude for the opportunity to serve as CEO and with great confidence in the Company’s future.”
Philip A. Laskawy, Lead Director for Henry Schein said, “Under Stan’s leadership, Henry Schein has become the global leader in providing dental and medical products and solutions for health care providers in alternate care settings, and we recognize the significant impact he has had on the Company and the entire health care industry. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Stan for his steadfast devotion to Henry Schein and for bringing his unique blend of strategic vision, attention to detail, and entrepreneurship to the Company.”
During Mr. Bergman’s tenure as CEO, Henry Schein’s revenue grew from $225 million in 1989 to almost $13 billion in 2024, representing an approximate compound annual growth rate of 17.5%, while the Company’s market capitalization grew from $290 million at the time of its IPO in 1995 to a current value of almost $9 billion. Further, Henry Schein has delivered a non-GAAP EPS CAGR of 12.4% over this same period.
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