Owens & Minor (NYSE: OMI) appoints Perry Bernocchi COO, ends CHRO role

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Owens & Minor, Inc. announced leadership changes focused on operations and human resources. Effective December 5, 2025, the company appointed Perry A. Bernocchi, age 67, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He has served since March 2023 as Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the company’s Patient Direct segment, and his compensation and employment terms remain unchanged.

The company also disclosed that Jennifer Stone, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, will leave effective December 31, 2025. Upon her departure, the CHRO position will be eliminated, and Heath Galloway, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, will assume oversight of the human resources function in addition to his current responsibilities.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 4, 2025

Owens & Minor, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)

Virginia		001-09810		54-1701843
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission file number)		(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

10900 Nuckols Road, Suite 400
Glen Allen, Virginia		23060
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Post Office Box 27626,
Richmond, Virginia		23261-7626
(Mailing address of principal executive offices)		(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (804) 723-7000

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $2 par value per share		OMI		New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers.

Appointment of Perry A. Bernocchi as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

On December 4, 2025, Owens & Minor, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Perry A. Bernocchi, age 67, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective December 5, 2025. Since March 2023, Mr. Bernocchi has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s Patient Direct segment. Biographical information regarding Mr. Bernocchi is set forth in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2025, and such information is incorporated by reference herein.

Mr. Bernocchi’s compensation and the terms of his employment with the Company remain unchanged. Mr. Bernocchi is not a party to any transaction, and there is no currently proposed transaction with Mr. Bernocchi, that is required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There are no family relationships between Mr. Bernocchi and any of the Company’s directors or executive officers. Mr. Bernocchi is not a party to any arrangement or understanding regarding his selection as an officer.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Effective December 31, 2025, Jennifer Stone, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), will leave the Company. Upon Ms. Stone’s departure, the CHRO position will be eliminated, and Heath Galloway, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, will add oversight of the human resources function to his current responsibilities.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: December 8, 2025

Owens & Minor, Inc.
By:		/s/ Heath Galloway
Name:		Heath Galloway
Title:		Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What executive change did Owens & Minor (OMI) announce for December 2025?

Owens & Minor appointed Perry A. Bernocchi as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer effective December 5, 2025, expanding his role beyond leading the Patient Direct segment.

What is Perry Bernocchi’s background at Owens & Minor (OMI)?

Since March 2023, Perry Bernocchi has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Patient Direct segment at Owens & Minor.

Will Perry Bernocchi’s compensation change with his new COO role at Owens & Minor?

The company states that Mr. Bernocchi’s compensation and the terms of his employment remain unchanged with his appointment as Chief Operating Officer.

Which Owens & Minor (OMI) executive is leaving the company and when?

Jennifer Stone, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, will leave the company effective December 31, 2025.

What will happen to the Chief Human Resources Officer role at Owens & Minor?

Upon Jennifer Stone’s departure, the CHRO position will be eliminated, and human resources oversight will be added to the responsibilities of Heath Galloway.

Who will oversee human resources at Owens & Minor after the CHRO role is eliminated?

Heath Galloway, currently Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, will add oversight of the human resources function to his existing duties.

Did Owens & Minor disclose any related-party transactions involving Perry Bernocchi?

The company states that Mr. Bernocchi is not a party to any transaction, and there is no currently proposed transaction, requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and there are no family relationships with directors or executive officers.