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BD EVP & Interventional President Richard Byrd to retire in June 2026
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- Richard Byrd, EVP and President of Interventional segment, will retire after nearly 25 years at BD; will stay in role through June.
- BD intends to name a successor prior to Byrd's retirement date; no replacement announced.
- Byrd previously led Medication Delivery Solutions and Preanalytical Systems, and led manufacturing scale-up during COVID-19.
- CEO Tom Polen cited Byrd's leadership in expanding Vascular Access Management and advancing 'One-Stick Hospital Stay' vision.