Timothy Ring and David Melcher

Becton Dickenson announced today that Timothy Ring and David Melcher have joined its board of directors. Ring has served as chairman and CEO of Bard since August 2003. He previously joined Bard in 1992 and has served as VP of human resources, group VP of Bard International, and in additional roles. Ring is also a director of Quest Diagnostics, a trustee for the New Jersey Health Foundation, and a board member for the Advanced Medical Technology Association. Melcher has been president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association since 2015. Prior to AIA, Melcher was president and CEO of Exelis, a spinoff of ITT Corporation. In addition to being a director for Bard, Melcher is also a member of the Federal Aviation Administration's NextGen Advisory Committe, providing advice on policy-level issues for US aviation modernization.