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Jeffrey (Jay) A. Craig

Jeffrey (Jay) A. Craig has served as a director of Baxter since September 2024.

Heather Knight

Heather Knight was named Baxter’s executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO) in February 2025 and currently also serves as interim group president, Medical Products and Therapies (MPT).

Nancy M. Schlichting

Nancy Schlichting was appointed as Baxter's lead independent director in February 2025 and has served as a director of the company since December 2021.

Brent Shafer

Brent Shafer was appointed as Baxter's chair and interim chief executive officer (CEO) in February 2025. He has served as a director of Baxter since May 2022. He also served as lead independent director from April 2023 to February 2025, prior to his appointment as Interim CEO and Chair of the Board in February 2025.

Joel Grade

Joel Grade is executive vice president and chief financial officer. Grade joined Baxter in 2023 following a 25-year career with Sysco, the world's global foodservice leader. He most recently served as Sysco's executive vice president, corporate development. His previous roles included executive vice president and chief financial officer, senior vice president of finance and chief accounting officer, and senior vice president of foodservice operations. 

​Cathy R. Smith

Cathy R. Smith has served as a director of Baxter since July 2017.

​Stephen N. Oesterle, M.D.

Stephen N. Oesterle, M.D. has served as a director of Baxter since February 2017.