June 13, 2022 – The Henry Schein Cares Foundation today announced that Maureen Knott will assume the role of President, helping to drive forward the Foundation’s mission and vision of accelerating change to build a healthier world.
Knott, who is Vice President, Product Advertising, for Henry Schein’s U.S. Dental business, will succeed Steve W. Kess, Founding President of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, who will continue to offer leadership and guidance in his new role as President Emeritus.
The Henry Schein Cares Foundation is a philanthropic vehicle that aims to build a healthier world by bringing together key stakeholders to support innovation, strengthen health care system resilience, expand access to care for underserved communities, and invest in the next generation of health care professionals.
The Foundation’s key focus areas include wellness and preventive health care as critical components of better health outcomes, including oral health as an important part of overall health; access to care for vulnerable populations; disaster response and relief efforts for communities in need; and support for diverse, innovative health and public leaders to advance the capacities of health care professionals worldwide.
Knott has been a Team Schein Member for more than 35 years and is a key driver of several initiatives led by Henry Schein Cares, the Company’s global corporate social responsibility program. She created and implemented the Henry Schein Cares Calendar of Caring marketing initiative, which has raised more than $2 million to support environmental sustainability, overall health, and the fight against cancer. She also launched Henry Schein’s Practice Pink Program, through which Henry Schein has contributed $500,000 to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Program, as well as $500,000 to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Women’s Health Center in Commack, NY. Knott is also a founder and Executive Sponsor of Henry Schein’s Women’s Leadership Network, an employee-led network that fosters a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the Company’s corporate charter, Team Schein values, and business goals.