Cardinal Health Appoints Anita Zielinski as New Chief Accounting Officer

Cardinal Health announced the appointment of Anita Zielinski as its new Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), effective November 5, 2026. Ms. Zielinski will succeed Mary Scherer, who will continue in the role until the effective date to ensure a smooth transition. Zielinski joins from Baxter International, where she served as interim Chief Financial Officer and CAO.

Key Details

• Appointment: Anita Zielinski will become Chief Accounting Officer effective November 5, 2026. She will first join the company as Senior Vice President, Finance on September 16, 2026.
• Inducement Package: To compensate for forfeited pay from her former employer, Ms. Zielinski will receive a $750,000 cash sign-on bonus and a $1,000,000 grant of restricted share units that vest over three years.
• Previous Experience: Ms. Zielinski most recently served as interim CFO and CAO at Baxter International. She previously held senior finance and accounting roles at Sysco Corporation and was a partner at Ernst & Young LLP.