Henry Schein Appoints Carole DeMayo Vice President, Global Human Resources
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2005--Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the largest distributor of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners in the combined North America and European markets, has appointed Carole DeMayo to Vice President, Global Human Resources. Ms. DeMayo will report to Gerry Benjamin, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Henry Schein.
A 25-year veteran of human resources service delivery and organizational effectiveness, Ms. DeMayo was most recently Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at Symbol Technologies, a $1.5 billion global technology manufacturer of enterprise solutions.
"With nearly 11,000 Team Schein Members and operations in 19 countries around the world, Henry Schein can benefit greatly from Carole's broad range of experience, leadership skills and global perspective," said Mr. Benjamin. "Team Schein is our Company's most valuable asset, and effective human resources is crucial to enhancing that asset as we continue to grow."
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, a Fortune 500(R) company, is recognized for its excellent customer service and highly competitive prices. The Company's four business groups--Dental, Medical, International and Technology--serve more than 475,000 customers worldwide, including dental practices and laboratories, physician practices and veterinary clinics, as well as government and other institutions. The Company's sales reached a record $4.1 billion in 2004. The Company operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, which provides customers in more than 125 countries with a comprehensive selection of over 160,000 national and Henry Schein private-brand products. Henry Schein also offers a wide range of innovative value-added practice solutions, including such leading practice management software systems as DENTRIX(R) and Easy Dental(R) for dental practices, and AVImark(R) for veterinary clinics, which are installed in over 50,000 practices; and ArubA(R), Henry Schein's electronic catalog and ordering system.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein employs nearly 11,000 people and has operations in 19 countries. For more information, visit the Henry Schein Web site at www.henryschein.com.
CONTACT: Henry Schein, Inc.
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