# Stanley Bergman

> Stanley M. Bergman is chairman of Henry Schein and served as its CEO from 1989 through March 1, 2026. An accountant educated at the University of the Witwatersrand, he joined the company in 1980 and led its expansion into an international distribution, services, and technology business. His accounts of growing up in South End, Port Elizabeth, organizing youth camps, and learning from Jay Schein underpin his emphasis on participation, entrepreneurship, and corporate responsibility.

- **Role:** Chairman of the Board at Henry Schein
- **Organizations:** Henry Schein, The University of the Witwatersrand Fund, World Economic Forum, American Jewish Committee
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor of Commerce; Certificate in the Theory of Accounting, University of the Witwatersrand, Grey High School
- **Known for:** Led Henry Schein as CEO for more than 35 years., During his CEO tenure, Henry Schein annual revenue grew from $225 million in 1989 to $12.7 billion in 2024., Named Chief Executive magazine’s 2017 CEO of the Year by a committee of peer CEOs.

## Career timeline

- **1976** — Immigrated to the United States with Marion in May.
- **1980** — Joined Henry Schein as Vice President of Finance and Administration.
- **1985** — Became Executive Vice President.
- **1986** — Became a United States citizen.
- **1989** — Became Chairman and CEO; also served as President until 2005.
- **1995** — Led Henry Schein through its public listing.
- **2017** — Named Chief Executive magazine’s CEO of the Year.
- **2025** — Announced plans to retire as CEO while continuing as chairman.
- **2026** — Retired as CEO on March 1; Frederick M. Lowery succeeded him on March 2. Bergman remained chairman.

## Achievements

- Led Henry Schein as CEO for more than 35 years.
- During his CEO tenure, Henry Schein annual revenue grew from $225 million in 1989 to $12.7 billion in 2024.
- Named Chief Executive magazine’s 2017 CEO of the Year by a committee of peer CEOs.
- Recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and CR Magazine Corporate Responsibility Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Witwatersrand, among other institutions.
- Qualified as a South African Chartered Accountant and New York State Certified Public Accountant.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Frederick M. Lowery became CEO on March 2, succeeding Bergman, who continued as chairman.
- **2026-01** — Henry Schein announced Lowery’s appointment and the March transition timetable.
- **2025-07** — Bergman announced his planned retirement as CEO after 45 years at Henry Schein.

## Links

- Website: https://www.henryschein.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanbergman

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