March 16, 2026 – Baxter Worldwide Inc. introduced the departure of government vp and chief monetary officer (CFO) Joel Grade. Mr. Grade is leaving the corporate to prioritize household issues, however will stay in an advisory function till April 30, 2026.

Baxter has appointed Anita Zielinski as interim CFO, efficient instantly, whereas the corporate seems to fill the function. Ms. Zielinski joined Baxter in 2025 as senior vp, chief accounting officer and controller, and can proceed to serve in these duties along with serving as interim CFO. She joins Baxter from Sysco Company, the place she most just lately served as senior vp and CFO of US Foodservice Operations, Sysco’s largest enterprise phase. Earlier than Sysco, Ms. Zielinski labored for greater than twenty years at Ernst & Younger LLP, together with as an audit accomplice.

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