Patterson Companies Announces Dental Leadership Appointment
January 14 2019 - 4:15PM
Business Wire
Eric Shirley Named Dental President
Patterson Companies (Nasdaq: PDCO) announced today that Eric
Shirley will join Patterson as President of the Dental business
unit effective February 4, 2019.
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Eric Shirley, new Patterson Dental
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“After completing a thorough search, Eric was the clear choice
to lead Patterson Dental into the future,” said Mark Walchirk,
President and CEO of Patterson Companies. “His track record in the
dental industry, combined with his leadership experience and
ability to drive performance, made him an ideal candidate for this
critical role at Patterson.”
Shirley joins Patterson with more than 26 years of dental
industry experience in various leadership roles. Most recently, he
served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Midmark, where he drove
revenue and operating improvements within Midmark’s Dental, Medical
and Animal Health divisions. Prior to Midmark, Shirley held
leadership positions at Dentsply Preventive Care and Dentsply
Professional as well as various roles at several other dental
manufacturers. He also is a past chairman of the Dental Trade
Alliance, and is involved in several philanthropic organizations,
including TeamSmile, Oral Health America and the Dental Lifeline
Network.
“Having been a part of the dental industry for my entire career,
I have always viewed Patterson as a leader in our space, providing
unparalleled expertise and constant focus on the customer,” said
Shirley. “I am excited to join the Patterson team to build on the
legacy Patterson Dental has established and drive towards continued
success for our customers.”
Shirley holds a Master of Business Administration from the UCLA
Anderson School of Management, and a bachelor's degree in
journalism from Long Beach State University.
About Patterson Companies Inc.Patterson Companies
Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO) connects dental and animal health
customers in North America and the U.K. to the latest products,
technologies, services and innovative business solutions that
enable operational and professional success. Our comprehensive
portfolio, distribution network and supply chain is equaled only by
our dedicated, knowledgeable people who deliver unrivalled
expertise and unmatched customer service and support. Learn more:
pattersoncompanies.com
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