Our Story

Our more than 85-year heritage gives us distinct perspective on the needs of patients and caregivers. We lead today by putting those insights to work to deliver new, better healthcare solutions and access to care in the communities where we live and work.

Our Story

Our Leadership
Our forward-looking leadership team is a driving force in ensuring we meet the needs of all our stakeholders – every day and everywhere.
Our Governance
We are proud of our strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.
Corporate Responsibility
We are committed to doing business the right way, ensuring that we champion our employees, our communities, our customers and patients, and our environment in everything we do.
Our History
For more than 85 years, we’ve been focused on saving and sustaining lives and elevating patient care.

Specialties

Helping you reach a healthy life, full of possibility.

Specialties

Critical Care
When every moment counts, our therapies help healthcare specialists provide life-sustaining treatment to you or your loved one.
Hospital Care
From the pharmacy to the bedside, we support you and your healthcare providers with IV medications and infusion technologies designed with safety in mind.
Nutritional Care
When medical conditions prevent you from adequately feeding yourself, we provide life-saving clinical nutrition options to help you regain or maintain your health.
Renal Care
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an ongoing journey. While every journey is unique, Baxter is with you every step of the way, providing options to meet your lifestyle needs.
Surgical Care
We partner with surgical teams around the world so they can operate with confidence, precision and speed for a successful outcome to your surgery.

Albert P.L. Stroucken

Former Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Owens-Illinois, Inc.

Albert P.L. Stroucken has served as a director of Baxter since 2004.

Stroucken is former executive chairman of the board of directors of Owens-Illinois, Inc., where he also served as chairman, president, and chief executive officer from 2006 through 2015. From 1998 to 2006, Stroucken served as president and chief executive officer of H.B. Fuller Company, a manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, coatings, paints, and other specialty chemicals. He served as chairman of H.B. Fuller Company from 1999 to 2006.

From 1997 to 1998, he was general manager of the inorganics division of Bayer AG. From 1992 to 1997, Stroucken was executive vice president and president of the industrial chemicals division of Bayer Corporation. Stroucken serves as a director of Shire. He previously served as director of Baxalta (before it was acquired by Shire in June 2016).