Masimo names Becton Dickinson's Katie Szyman CEO (updated)
21/01/2025 21:28
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Jan 21 (Reuters) - Masimo MASI.O said on Tuesday it has named Becton Dickinson BDX.N
executive Katie Szyman as chief executive officer after a bitter proxy battle with activist
hedge fund Politan Capital Management led to the ouster of founder Joe Kiani from the medical
device maker's board last year.
Kiani subsequently stepped down from his role as CEO, with Politan nominee Michelle Brennan
taking up the role in the interim.
Brennan was appointed chairman of Masimo's board and Politan founder Quentin Koffey was
named vice chairman, Masimo also said, adding that the new appointments will be effective on
Feb. 12.
(Reporting by Mariam Sunny in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)
((Mariam.ESunny@thomsonreuters.com))