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Baxter International Inc. appointed John Rogers as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective…
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Baxter International Inc. appointed John Rogers as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Rogers joins from Smith+Nephew plc, where he served as CFO since 2024. His compensation includes a $925,000 base salary, a target bonus of 100% of base, and an annual equity grant value of $4 million. He will also receive a sign-on bonus of approximately $2.83 million to replace prior employer incentives. Interim CFO Anita Zielinski departs September 15, 2026, with CEO Andrew Hider serving as interim CFO until Rogers starts. Bernie Heine is appointed interim Chief Accounting Officer and Controller effective September 15, 2026, receiving a $15,000 monthly stipend and a one-time equity award valued at $250,000. Baxter reiterated its full-year 2026 financial outlook on August 19, 2026. The company operates in the global medical technology industry, providing hospital care solutions, medical devices, and injectable technologies.