Becton Dickinson

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BDX SEC filings last scanned 22 Aug 2026, 16:46 UTC

CEO Timeline

Thomas E. PolenCurrent

Jan 2020 — Present(6y 8mo)

Thomas E. Polen was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of Becton, Dickinson and Company, succeeding Vincent A. Forlenza who transitioned to Executive Chairman.

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Vincent A. Forlenza

Oct 2011 — Jan 2020(8y 3mo)

Vincent A. Forlenza was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of Becton, Dickinson and Company, succeeding Edward J. Ludwig who transitioned to Executive Chairman.

transition to executive chairman role

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Edward J. Ludwig

Since at least Dec 2005 — Oct 2011(5y 10mo)

transitioned to Executive Chairman

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