Dentsply Sirona appoints new CEO

USA: Dentsply Sirona has announced the appointment of Simon Campion as President and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment will take effect on September 12, 2022, when Campion will also join the Company’s Board of Directors. He succeeds John Groetelaars, who has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since April 2022.

The new CEO of Dentsply Sirona was most recently Executive Vice President and President of the Medical segment at Becton, Dickinson and Company.

With Campion on the team, the Board of Directors has requested a full review of the Company’s business and operations – including its competitive portfolio and positioning, capital structure and margin enhancement opportunities.

“Simon’s appointment follows a comprehensive search process to identify the right leader to help the Company deliver on its strategic and financial goals,” said Eric K. Brandt, Chairman of the Dentsply Sirona Board.

“Simon is a high-integrity, transformational leader with a record of world-class operational expertise and sustainable growth.

“We believe Simon’s values and leadership, will be highly impactful in moving the Company forward particularly as the Company prepares to complete the ongoing Audit Committee review, improve operational rigor, and drive accountability.”

According to Brandt, Campion has led global business units, driven commercial execution, and developed and executed strategies to expand innovation and generate revenue growth at scale.

“During his tenure at BD,” Brandt adds, “Simon delivered above-market annualized revenue growth, accelerated the segments’ M&A activity, and expanded the organic innovation agenda.”

Said Campion: “It’s an honour to join Dentsply Sirona and have the opportunity to lead this great team. During my career, I’ve developed a clear understanding of what it takes for a global healthcare company to succeed, and I am confident that with its strong foundation of industry-leading products and patient-driven innovation, Dentsply Sirona is well-positioned to capitalize on the market opportunities ahead and deliver long-term growth and value creation.”