WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BDX) or BD announced that Chief Executive Officer and President Vincent Forlenza will assume additional responsibility as Chairman of the Board, effective July 1, 2012, following his appointment by the Board of Directors. Forlenza will succeed Edward Ludwig, who is retiring from BD.
Forlenza, 59, joined BD in 1980, was named President in 2009 and became Chief Executive Officer in October 2011.
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