Abbott (ABT) Names Robert Ford as Chairman
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Abbott Names Robert B. Ford Chairman of the Board; Miles D. White to Retire as Executive Chairman
December 10, 2021 2:00 PM UTCABBOTT PARK, Ill., Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Chief Executive Officer Robert B. Ford as Chairman of the Board, effective today. Miles D. White, executive chairman and former CEO, will step down from the Abbott Board effective today and will retire after a remarkable 38-year career with the Company.
"We're grateful for Miles' leadership and his exceptional work to transform Abbott... More

