Dentsply Sirona Names Former NuVasive CEO Lucier as Chairman

Dentsply Sirona has appointed Gregory T. Lucier as its board chairman and member of its corporate governance committee. He will take office on January 1, 2024.
 
After six years as chairman, Eric Brandt will rotate from his role as non-executive chairman at the year’s end and will still be a member of both the board and corporate governance and nominating committee.
 
“…we believe in continued refreshment and leadership development and work to transition leadership roles approximately every six years. I believe that our collective efforts have set a strong course for future success and I am confident that the Company will prosper with Greg as its chairman,” Brandt told the press.
 
Lucier became a Dentsply Sirona director in 2019. He’s been CEO of life sciences company Corza Health since 2018, and before that was CEO of orthopedic and spine giant NuVasive.
 
Prior to NuVasive, he was chairman and CEO of Life Technologies.
 
“…I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Eric for his leadership and dedication to this organization as our chairman. His guidance has positioned the company well for future growth,” said Lucier.
 
Board member Harry Jansen Kraemer, Jr. will also retire on December 31, 2023 after over 17 years on the board. He was originally named to Sirona Dental Systems’ board in June 2006.
 
Brandt commented, “…we are very grateful for Harry’s many years of valuable service during a transformational period in the company’s history. Over his 17 year tenure as a key Board member, first with Sirona Dental Systems and then with the combined Company following the merger, Harry has made extraordinary contributions to leadership, values, strategy, and business economics and we wish him well in his retirement.”