Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. announced that John P. Groetelaars has been appointed president and chief executive officer of the company, effective May 14, 2018. He succeeds John J. Greisch, who previously announced his intention to retire. Mr. Groetelaars will also join Hill-Rom's board of directors.

Mr. Groetelaars is a seasoned global leader with more than 25 years of experience in the medical device industry. He most recently served as executive vice president and president of the Interventional Segment at Becton, Dickinson and Company, which he joined in December 2017 following its acquisition of C.R. Bard Inc.Mr. Groetelaars previously served in a variety of progressive roles at C.R. Bard during his 10-year career there, including as a group president from 2015 to 2017.