Stryker Corporation (NYSE: SYK) announced that William E. Berry, Jr. will retire from his role as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer effective September 1, 2026. Emily Baculik, currently Vice President, Corporate Controller, will assume the chief accounting officer position on the same date.

Baculik, 46, has served as Vice President, Corporate Controller since November 2024. She previously held positions as Vice President, Finance for the Spine Division from September 2022 to November 2024 and Senior Director, Finance from June 2021 to September 2022. She has more than 20 years of finance and accounting experience with publicly traded companies including Eaton, Rockwell Collins, Ingersoll Rand and U.S. Steel.

Under a transition agreement, Berry will continue as Advisor to the Chief Financial Officer from September 1, 2026 until August 15, 2027. During this period, he will receive his current annual base salary of $510,000 and remain eligible for a 2026 incentive bonus with a target of 50% of his annual salary. He will not be eligible for annual incentive bonuses or prorated bonuses for services provided during 2027.

Baculik's annual base salary will increase to $420,000 effective September 1, 2026. Her bonus target will be 45% of her annual base salary, prorated for 2026 based on the portion of the year she serves as chief accounting officer. The company plans to recommend long-term incentive awards for Baculik in February 2027 with an aggregate target value of approximately $400,000.