Brad Connett Receives John F. Sasen Leadership Award
September 26, 2014
Alexandria, Va. â The Health Industry Distributors Association announced today that it will honor Brad Connett Vice President and General ManagerâMedical Sales, Henry Schein, with the 2014 John F. Sasen Leadership Award. The award recognizes exceptional individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities, commitment, and service to the healthcare products distribution industry.
Connett has been a member of HIDAâs Board of Directors since 2005, and served as Chairman in 2011. He was instrumental in forming HIDAâs Leadership Development Group (LDG), which brings together future healthcare industry leaders from both manufacturer and distributor companies to exchange ideas, network and support industry initiatives.
âBrad is universally respected in the industry,â said HIDA President & CEO Matthew J. Rowan. âHIDA is proud to recognize his enormous industry contributions with this award.â
âBrad truly embodies the strategic focus and passion needed to advance the healthcare distribution industry,â added HIDA Board Chairman Dave Myers. âHis leadership within his company, HIDA, and the industry makes him an ideal recipient for this awardâhe is a great example of the many qualities John Sasen brought to all of us.â
The 2014 John F. Sasen Leadership Award will be presented at the Chairmanâs Dinner at HIDAâs 2014 Streamlining Healthcare Conference, September 30-October 2, Chicago.
About HIDA
The Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) is the premier trade association representing medical products distribution. HIDA members primarily serve the nationâs hospital, long term care, and physician/alternate care markets. For more information, visit www.HIDA.org.