Lowery will succeed Stanley M Bergman, who will remain as chairman of the board after 35 years as chief executive officer.
Henry Schein Inc has appointed Frederick M Lowery as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective March 2, 2026. Lowery will succeed Stanley M Bergman, who is stepping down after 35 years in the role.
Leadership Transition
Bergman will continue to serve as chairman of the board to support the leadership transition. Upon his appointment, Lowery will also join the company’s board of directors.
New CEO Background
Lowery brings more than two decades of healthcare industry experience to the position. He most recently served as executive vice president and president, laboratory products and bioproduction at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he managed the Fisher Scientific distribution channel. His experience includes growing distribution and owned product businesses, including manufacturing, R&D, and sales functions.
“I am honored to join Henry Schein at such a pivotal moment. This is an organization with immense potential to impact clinicians and patients, given its remarkable reputation for innovation, customer service, and partnership,” says Lowery, in a release. “I look forward to working with Team Schein to build on the strong foundation established by Stan while accelerating value creation.”
Statements on the Appointment
“I am very pleased to welcome Fred to Henry Schein. Beyond his extensive operational experience, he brings a leadership philosophy that reflects the values that have long defined our Company,” says Bergman. “Fred understands the critical role we play in supporting dental and medical practitioners, and he is exceptionally well equipped to lead Henry Schein into its next phase of growth.”
Phil Laskawy, lead director and chair of the nominating and governance committee at Henry Schein, also commented on the appointment. “After a search process, we are confident that Fred is the right successor to honor Henry Schein’s proud heritage. With extensive commercial, logistics, and manufacturing expertise, and a focus on customer satisfaction, he has the combination of experience and capabilities necessary to accelerate growth and value creation,” says Laskawy, in a release.
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