Henry Schein CEO honored
By HME News Staff
Updated 8:48 AM CST, Wed February 5, 2025
MELVILLE, N.Y. – Henry Schein, Inc., has announced that Stanley M. Bergman, chairman of the board and CEO, has received the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) Dirk Van Dongen Lifetime Achievement Award. The recognition pays tribute to individuals who have continually exemplified leadership, service and engagement with NAW and the distribution community over many years. “Thank you to NAW President and CEO Eric Hoplin and the NAW leadership team for this humbling recognition, which is named in honor of the great Dirk Van Dongen, who’s work elevated the voice of wholesalers to the national stage,” said Bergman. “This award reflects the commitment and hard work of the thousands of Team Schein Members who together work daily to make Henry Schein a most trusted and valued partner to health care professionals. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with the NAW to advocate for policies that make American businesses more competitive in today’s markets.” Bergman received the award at the 2025 NAW Executive Summit Gala on Jan. 28 in Washington, D.C. NAW is a trade association representing the $8.2 trillion wholesale distribution industry. More than 6 million workers are employed in the wholesale distribution industry throughout the United States, accounting for one-third of the U.S. GDP. The industry comprises 35,000 wholesale distribution companies operating in nearly 150,000 places of business across North America, including all 50 states.
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