Baxter International Inc, a global medtech leader, announced the appointment of Andrew Hider as president and chief executive officer (CEO), and a member of its board of directors. Mr. Hider will assume his responsibilities at Baxter no later than Sept. 3, 2025, or an earlier date pending completion of his current employment commitments. Brent Shafer, who has served as chair and interim CEO since February 2025, will then transition to independent chair of the Baxter Board.
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Since 2017, Mr. Hider has served as CEO of ATS Corporation, an industry-leading provider of advanced automation solutions for companies in the life sciences, food and beverage, transportation, consumer products, and energy industries. Under Mr. Hider’s leadership, ATS has optimized its portfolio by strategically shifting investments towards higher-growth end markets, while also delivering meaningful margin improvement. Over a five-year period ending with the company’s last fiscal year, ATS’s adjusted revenues have nearly doubled, representing a low-to-mid teens CAGR (compound annual growth rate) and similar adjusted EBITDA CAGR over the same period. Since Mr. Hider’s appointment in 2017, ATS’s stock price has more than tripled on the TSX, significantly outperforming major indices over the same period.
Like Baxter, ATS is a global, diversified, customer-centric company with a broad scale and range of capabilities. As of 2025, ATS operates 65+ manufacturing facilities globally. ATS’s largest end-market is now its life sciences segment where its teams play a critical role enabling the development of automation solutions for medical devices, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, and laboratory operations.
“Andrew is an exceptional leader with a strong track record of operational excellence, disciplined execution and innovation. We are excited that he will be Baxter’s next CEO,” said Mr. Shafer. “Andrew’s leadership at global, diversified companies underscores his ability to manage complex operations and generate value for shareholders while maintaining a focus on quality and important customer-centric missions. We are confident he is the right executive to lead Baxter into its next chapter.”
“I am energized by Baxter’s mission-driven culture and strong legacy of creating medically essential products that help address patients’ and customers’ most pressing needs,” said Mr. Hider. “Baxter has undergone a significant transformation over the last few years, refocusing the company and better positioning it for the future. I look forward to partnering with the Board and working alongside my talented future colleagues to accelerate innovation, further enhance our performance and redefine healthcare delivery while driving sustainable, long-term growth.”
