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Baxter names John Rogers CFO effective Oct 1, 2026; reiterates FY2026 outlook
BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC
- John Rogers, ex-Smith+Nephew CFO, named Baxter EVP & CFO effective Oct 1, 2026; base salary $925K, LTI target $4M.
- CEO Andrew Hider to serve as interim CFO Sept 15-Oct 1; Anita Zielinski departs Sept 15; Bernie Heine named interim CAO.
- Rogers receives $2.83M sign-on bonus (clawback within 24 months) plus off-cycle equity grants totaling ~$3.86M.
- Baxter reiterates full-year 2026 financial outlook from July 30, 2026 earnings announcement.