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Cardinal Health (CAH) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 5, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers). Anita Zielinski appointed Chief Accounting Officer effective November 5, 2026, succeeding Mary Scherer.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Anita Zielinski appointed Chief Accounting Officer effective November 5, 2026, succeeding Mary Scherer
- Zielinski joins Cardinal as Senior Vice President Finance on September 16, after Baxter’s interim CFO and accounting leadership roles
- $750,000 cash signing bonus and $1,000,000 restricted-share-unit grant vesting ratably over three years
- Experienced finance succession strengthens accounting oversight, with transition overlap through November 5, 2026
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