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Baxter CEO José Almeida Retires; Brent Shafer Appointed Interim CEO

Feb 12, 2025
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Deerfield, Ill, February 2, 2025 (Baxter) -- Baxter International announces the retirement of CEO José Almeida, effective immediately, with Brent Shafer appointed as interim CEO. Shafer steps down from his lead independent director role, which will be taken over by Nancy Schlichting. The company is now searching for a permanent CEO following a transformative period under Almeida's leadership.

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