Edward J. Ludwig, 60, has been Chairman of BD since 2002, and was BDs Chief Executive Officer and President from 2000 through September 2011. Mr. Ludwig also is a director of Aetna Inc. and Xylem Inc. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the College of the Holy Cross, Chairman of the Hackensack (NJ) University Medical Center Advisory Board, and a member of the Board of Directors of Project HOPE. He also is a former member of the Board of Directors and former Chairman of the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), an international medical technology trade association. Edward J. Ludwig has previously announced his plans to retire from BD in June 2012, at which time he would retire from the Board.

Executive Vice President since June 2006;; and, prior thereto, President BD Medical from May 1999 to June 2006.

Vincent A. Forlenza, 58, joined the Board on October 1, 2011. On that date, he was also elected BDs Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Forlenza has served as BDs President since January 2009. Mr. Forlenza also served as Chief Operating Officer from July 2010 until his election as Chief Executive Officer. From June 2006 to January 2009, Mr. Forlenza served as Executive Vice President.

Executive Vice President since June 2006;; and, prior thereto, President BD Diagnostics from November 2003 to June 2006.

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since December 2008;; and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, North America and Global Marketing, AstraZeneca PLC from April 2006 to December 2008.