Gerald A. Benjamin

Biography

  Mr. Benjamin has been with Henry Schein, Inc. since 1988. He has served in his current position as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer since 2000 and as a director since 1994. He is a member of the Executive Management Committee and the Company's liaison to the Board's Compensation Committee. Prior to holding his current position, Mr. Benjamin was Senior Vice President of Administration and Customer Satisfaction from 1993 to 2000. He was Vice President of Distribution Operations from 1990 to 1992 and Director of Materials Management from 1988 to 1990. In his current position, Mr. Benjamin directs the Company's Global Services functions throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. These functions include all aspects of the Supply Chain (Distribution, Inventory Management, and Transportation), Human Resources, Information Services, Customer Services, Security, and Financial Operations. Under Mr. Benjamin's leadership, the Company has led the industry in worldwide distribution efficiency and accuracy. Mr. Benjamin also guides all aspects of human resources and organizational development for more than 21,000 Team Schein Members in 32 countries around the world. In addition to spearheading innovative professional development initiatives, Mr. Benjamin has ensured that the Company's unique values-based culture has been preserved and strengthened as the organization has experienced exponential growth through scores of strategic global acquisitions. This culture is marked by Henry Schein's commitment to social responsibility. Mr. Benjamin currently sits as a member of the Board of Directors of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation and has directed all internally driven programs for Henry Schein Cares, the Company's global corporate social responsibility program, including Back to School and Holiday Cheer for Children, two annual flagship programs that give back to the less fortunate. In 2014, Mr. Benjamin was honored as an Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient for founding Henry Schein Cares and for his support of YAI (Young Adult Institute), which serves individuals with disabilities. Mr. Benjamin was also honored for his work with MCW (Miracle Corners of the World), which empowers young people to become positive agents for change in their communities. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Benjamin served in a series of positions with increasing responsibility in 12 years with Estée Lauder, Inc., leaving that company as Director of Material Planning & Control. Mr. Benjamin earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at the City College of New York, and an MBA in marketing at Fordham University at Lincoln Center.

Research Interest

  Management