For Immediate Release
Medline Names Stephen Burns President of International Division
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 —
Medline announced today that Stephen Burns has been appointed President of its International Division. Burns, 42, has been with Medline for more than 17 years, holding a variety of positions, including most recently Senior Vice President of Long-term Care Sales. He will be responsible for setting marketing and sales strategies for the company's non-U.S. markets, as well as leading Medline's International Sales team.
Medline currently conducts business in more than 40 countries and has 40 distribution centers worldwide.
"Stephen brings terrific leadership and a tremendous work ethic," said Charlie Mills, Chief Executive Officer, Medline. "We are excited about the contribution he can make as international development is vital to Medline's continued sales growth."
About Medline
Medline, the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, manufactures and distributes more than 100,000 products to hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, home care dealers and agencies and other markets. Headquartered in Mundelein, IL, Medline has more than 800 dedicated sales representatives nationwide to support its broad product line and cost management services.
Over the past five years, Medline has been the fastest growing distributor of medical and surgical supplies in the U.S., serving as the primary distributor to over 250 major hospitals and health care systems. As a leading distributor, Medline offers a comprehensive array of consulting and management services encompassing the supply chain and logistics, utilization and standardization, business tools and enhanced reporting capabilities, and on-staff clinicians.
Medline has a growing network of 34 distribution centers around the country, as well as an expanding, dedicated transportation fleet with over 160 vehicles in a variety of sizes to fit customers' specific delivery needs. The fleet is equipped with the latest navigation devices for enhanced order tracking and communication.