Henry Schein reduces board of directors from 15 to 10 members
Board restructuring at major dental supplier may affect company strategy and stakeholder communications.
Dental supply company Henry Schein is cutting its board of directors by 33 percent, from 15 to 10 members, following its annual meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026. The company announced the reduction in an April 8 news release.
Board changes and leadership transitions
Stanley Bergman, who has served as a director for more than four decades, will retire from the board. He will be designated chairman emeritus immediately after the May meeting. Four additional current board members will not stand for reelection at the annual meeting.
Rationale for the reduction
Henry Schein's board believes the remaining nominated members will maintain an appropriate balance of perspectives, experience and skills for the company's governance needs. The board approved the structural change as part of its regular governance review.
Frequently asked questions
When does Henry Schein's new board structure take effect?
The board reduction takes effect immediately following Henry Schein's annual meeting on May 21, 2026. Stanley Bergman will become chairman emeritus at that time, and the four departing board members will not stand for reelection.
How many board members will Henry Schein have after the reduction?
Henry Schein will have 10 board members after the reduction, down from 15 members currently. This represents a 33 percent decrease in board size.
Who is leaving Henry Schein's board?
Stanley Bergman, who has served as a director for more than four decades, will retire from the board and become chairman emeritus. Four additional current board members will not stand for reelection, though they are not named in the announcement.
What is the reason for Henry Schein's board reduction?
Henry Schein's board believes the smaller group of remaining nominated members will maintain the correct mix of perspectives, experience and skills needed for company governance.
