Sam Brusco, Associate Editor01.24.24
B. Braun of America has appointed longtime company veteran Rob Albert as its new chief executive. He succeeds Jean-Claude Dubacher, who is assuming global management responsibilities and will continue to serve as board chairman.
Albert joined the company in 1984 as a manufacturing supervisor in operations. In almost 40 years with the firm, he held positions in operations, sales, and marketing—he’s been B. Braun Medical Inc.’s senior VP and chief marketing officer since 2012.
"I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to lead B. Braun of America and continue the transformation journey we began three years ago," said Albert. "I want to thank Jean-Claude for his outstanding leadership and confidence in me. I'm excited about the road ahead because we have the strongest team in the industry and, thanks to the investments we have made, are positioned to be the partner of choice for America's top healthcare systems."
Albert will take office as CEO on April 1, at which point Dubacher will transition to his global management role while remaining chairman of the company’s board..
"As I assume my new global role in the B. Braun organization, I could not be more confident that we have selected the right person to lead B. Braun of America," said Dubacher. "Rob's business knowledge, innovative mindset, industry leadership and passion for people are unmatched. Under his leadership, B. Braun will continue making a lasting difference for the millions of patients and providers who depend on our products and services."
Last month, B. Braun released the CareSite Micro Luer access device, a needleless connector not manufactured with BPA.
Albert joined the company in 1984 as a manufacturing supervisor in operations. In almost 40 years with the firm, he held positions in operations, sales, and marketing—he’s been B. Braun Medical Inc.’s senior VP and chief marketing officer since 2012.
"I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to lead B. Braun of America and continue the transformation journey we began three years ago," said Albert. "I want to thank Jean-Claude for his outstanding leadership and confidence in me. I'm excited about the road ahead because we have the strongest team in the industry and, thanks to the investments we have made, are positioned to be the partner of choice for America's top healthcare systems."
Albert will take office as CEO on April 1, at which point Dubacher will transition to his global management role while remaining chairman of the company’s board..
"As I assume my new global role in the B. Braun organization, I could not be more confident that we have selected the right person to lead B. Braun of America," said Dubacher. "Rob's business knowledge, innovative mindset, industry leadership and passion for people are unmatched. Under his leadership, B. Braun will continue making a lasting difference for the millions of patients and providers who depend on our products and services."
Last month, B. Braun released the CareSite Micro Luer access device, a needleless connector not manufactured with BPA.