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Baxter International Appoints New Leadership Amid Strategic Changes

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  • Baxter International appointed new leadership, including Brent Shafer as Interim CEO.
  • The company completed strategic initiatives, enhancing growth and operational efficiency.
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Baxter International Appoints New Leadership Amid Strategic Changes

Baxter International ( (BAX) ) has issued an update.

In March 2025, Baxter International announced significant leadership changes, with Brent Shafer appointed as Chair and Interim CEO, and Heather Knight as COO and Interim Group President of Medical Products & Therapies. The company completed its strategic initiatives from January 2023, including the divestiture of its Kidney Care segment, and implemented a redesigned operating model to enhance accountability and support accelerated growth. An Operating Committee of independent directors was also established to oversee product development and operational efficiency improvements.

More about Baxter International

Baxter International Inc. is a leading global medical technology company focused on providing medically essential products and transformative innovations. The company is dedicated to advancing its mission to save and sustain lives, with a focus on strategic growth and improved profitability.

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