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Mike Garrison to Retire from BD

Key Takeaway: Dr. Michael Garrison will retire from BD after over 20 years of service, effective October 2. He has held various leadership roles, significantly impacting the company. A search for his successor is underway, and BioPharma Systems will report directly to the CEO, reflecting its strategic importance. Garrison expresses gratitude for his time at BD.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Dr. Garrison has significantly impacted BD over two decades.
  • He has built strong teams and developed exceptional leaders.
  • Garrison's leadership has positioned BD for future growth.

Full Press Release Details

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J.,July 22, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE:BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced that Dr. Michael (Mike) Garrison has informed the company of his intent to retire after more than 20 years with BD, effective Oct. 2.
Garrison is currently executive vice president and president of the Medical Essentials and BioPharma Systems segments at BD. During his tenure, Garrison held several leadership roles including executive vice president and president of BD's Medical segment, worldwide president of Medication Management Solutions and worldwide president of Surgery. Prior to joining BD in 2005, Garrison held various roles across R&D and marketing within the MedTech industry.
"Mike has made a significant impact on BD over the past two decades, helping guide our company through periods of transformation while always keeping our customers, patients and associates at the center of his decisions," said Tom Polen, Chairman, CEO and President of BD. "He has built strong teams, developed exceptional leaders and helped position our business for the future. We are grateful for Mike's leadership, partnership and many contributions to BD, and we wish him well in his retirement."
Garrison will remain in his role through the end of the fiscal year. A comprehensive search is underway to identify the next president of Medical Essentials. Going forward, BioPharma Systems will report directly to Polen, streamlining the operating model and reflecting the segment's strategic importance as a growth driver.
"It has been a privilege to spend more than two decades at BD, working alongside talented teams who are deeply committed to improving healthcare around the world," Garrison said. "I will always value the people, purpose and impact that have made my time at BD so meaningful, and I look forward to seeing the company continue to advance the future of care."
About BDBD is one of the world's largest pure-play medical technology companies with a Purpose ofadvancing the world of health™by driving innovation across medical essentials, connected care, biopharma systems and interventional. The company supports those on the frontlines of healthcare by developing transformative technologies, services and solutions that optimize clinical operations and improve care for patients. Operating across the globe, with more than 60,000 employees, BD delivers billions of products annually that have a positive impact on global healthcare. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase clinical efficiency, improve safety and expand access to healthcare. For more information on BD, please visitbd.comor connect with us on LinkedIn atwww.linkedin.com/company/bd1/, X@BDandCoor Instagram@becton_dickinson.
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Megan DubrowskiSenior Director, Executive Communications[email protected] Shawn BevecSVP, Investor Relations[email protected]

Contacts:

Media
Investors
Megan DubrowskiSenior Director, Executive Communications[email protected]
Shawn Bevec
SVP, Investor Relations
[email protected]
SOURCE BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mike Garrison's retirement effective?

Mike Garrison's retirement is effective on October 2.

What roles did Garrison hold at BD?

Garrison held several leadership roles, including executive vice president.

Who will oversee BioPharma Systems after Garrison's retirement?

BioPharma Systems will report directly to CEO Tom Polen.

How long has Garrison worked at BD?

Garrison has worked at BD for over 20 years.

What impact did Garrison have on BD?

He significantly impacted BD by guiding the company through transformations.

Last updated: Jul 22, 2026