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The company's board of directors has formed a search committee and engaged Egon Zehnder, an internationally recognized executive search leader, to identify Begley's successor, focusing on external candidates with strong healthcare backgrounds and proven experience leading large multinational companies.
In another organizational move, Terrence C. Kearney, chief operating officer (COO), has announced his intention to retire by the end of 2010. Kearney has also served Hospira since its launch, first as the company's chief financial officer and then as its COO. Underscoring the strength of the operations leadership team, Kearney's operations-focused role will be filled internally. James H. Hardy, currently corporate vice president, Supply Chain, will be named to the new role of senior vice president, Operations, effective Dec. 31, 2010. Hardy will immediately begin to work with Kearney to ensure a seamless transition.
Irving W. Bailey, II, Hospira's lead independent director, said, "As part of the board's disciplined succession-planning process, we have anticipated and planned for these transitions. Chris and Terry have made significant contributions to the growth of the company and the creation of shareholder value over the past six years, and they have established a strong organization to build upon Hospira's success." Added Bailey, "We are particularly grateful that Chris will continue his leadership in the role of executive chairman and know that his active involvement will help ensure a successful transition for our employees, customers and shareholders."
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