February 20, 2026 – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Firm) introduced that Lanesha Minnix has been named EVP and common counsel for the corporate, efficient March 16.

On this function, Minnix shall be chargeable for main the Legislation Group and Public Affairs at BD. She is going to report back to Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD, and be a member of the BD Government Management Staff.

Minnix most not too long ago served as Government Vice President and Chief Authorized Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, the place she led authorized, company, threat, safety and EHS for the corporate. She performed a key function within the firm’s $24 billion take-private transaction, one of many largest within the healthcare and retail sectors.

Beforehand, Minnix held senior govt roles at Ecolab and Flowserve, the place she constructed and modernized international authorized and compliance features, strengthened governance frameworks, collaborated with regulators and policymakers, and delivered measurable operational and monetary outcomes.