Effective July 16, 2018, in connection with the finalization of Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.'s CEO transition the Board ended William G. Dempsey's service as Executive Chair of the Board and Mr. Dempsey resumed his prior role as independent Chair of the Board. In addition, effective July 16, 2018, the Board ended Ronald A. Malone's service as Lead Independent Director and Mr. Malone resumed his prior role as Board Member and Chair of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee.