Becton Dickinson: Shana Neal

Becton Dickinson has appointed Shana Neal to the role of chief people officer, effective April 2, 2022. 

Neal held human resources leadership positions at BD from 2005 to 2018. She most recently served as executive vice president and chief human resources officer at healthcare solutions company Owens & Minor, as well as president of the Owens & Minor Foundation and the firm's executive sponsor for environmental, social, and governance initiatives. Neal will now oversee BD's human resources, communications, and social investing functions globally, and will report to BD Chairman, CEO, and President Tom Polen. She replaces Betty Larson, who has been named to a new role in the healthcare industry.