Stryker CAO Berry to retire Sept 1, 2026; Baculik named successor as VP, CAO

STRYKER CORP

William Berry retires as VP, CAO effective Sept 1, 2026; will serve as Advisor to CFO until Aug 15, 2027.
Emily Baculik, currently VP Corporate Controller, becomes CAO on Sept 1, 2026.
Berry's base salary remains $510,000 during advisory period; eligible for 2026 bonus (50% target).
Baculik's base salary rises to $420,000 effective Sept 1, 2026; bonus target 45% of salary.
Recommendation for February 2027 LTI award to Baculik of $400,000 target value (50% options, 50% RSUs).

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Appointed

Emily Baculik

Chief Accounting Officer

SYK · STRYKER CORP

Effective: 2026-09-01
Filed: May 20, 2026, 4:21 PM ET

Emily Baculik, who currently serves as Vice President, Corporate Controller, will also serve as chief accounting officer of the Company effective September 1, 2026

Departed

William E. Berry, Jr.

Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer

SYK · STRYKER CORP

Effective: 2026-09-01
Successor: Emily Baculik
Filed: May 20, 2026, 4:21 PM ET

William E. Berry, Jr. has decided to retire from his role as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective September 1, 2026

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Emily Baculik was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at STRYKER CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Accounting Officer

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Emily Baculik, who currently serves as Vice President, Corporate Controller, will also serve as chief accounting officer of the Company effective September 1, 2026

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

William E. Berry, Jr. retired as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer at STRYKER CORP.

Action: retired
Role: Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer

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William E. Berry, Jr. has decided to retire from his role as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective September 1, 2026

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