Cooper Companies CEO White steps down; board member Rosebrough named executive chair
COO•Cooper Companies CEO Al White stepped down effective immediately, and board member Walt Rosebrough was elected executive chair while the company searches for a new CEO. Cooper reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings forecast of $4.51 to $4.55 per share.
1. Leadership changes
Rosebrough, an independent director who joined the board in January and is a former STERIS CEO, will oversee day-to-day operations until a permanent chief executive is appointed. He said recent performance “has not met our expectations” and warranted decisive board action. White is leaving the board but will remain as a strategic adviser through April 2027.
2. Board and forecast
Shlomi Nachman, a former Johnson & Johnson executive with medical-device and vision-care experience, will join the board as an independent director on December 8. Barbara Carbone, Colleen Jay and Robert Weiss will not stand for re-election at the 2027 annual shareholder meeting. Cooper reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 forecast, including adjusted earnings of $4.51 to $4.55 per share.
