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Hologic names Baxter's Previous Chair Jose Almieda as CEO

Apr 8
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Marlborough, MA and New York, NY, April 7, 2026 (Business Wire) -- Hologic announced the close of its go-private acquisition by Blackstone and TPG at up to $79/share and simultaneously named José (Joe) Almeida as CEO, effective immediately. Almeida was previously Chairman/President/CEO of Baxter International (2016–2025) and before that CEO of Covidien through its Medtronic acquisition. He succeeds Steve MacMillan, who retired after 12+ years.

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