George Babich Jr.
Chief Executive Officer
Pharmaceuticals
Teleflex
Switzerland
Biography
George Babich, Jr. is the President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Babich, age 60, served as interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Checkpoint since May 2012. Mr. Babich has been a member of Checkpoint’s Board of Directors since 2006 and will continue to serve as a director. He is a respected business leader with more than 30 years of financial, business operations, and strategic planning experience in the retail, consumer products, manufacturing, and service sectors. From 2004 to 2005, he was President of Pep Boys — Manny, Moe & Jack, and Chief Financial Officer and President from 2002 to 2004. His experience also includes senior financial management positions at Pepsico Inc., Ford Motor Company, and The Franklin Mint. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX).
Research Interest
Business and Management