OUR PEOPLE
Get to know our people, our culture and what drives us
We’re problem solvers and strategic thinkers on a mission to make healthcare run better. Our employees are empowered to make and act on their own decisions, all thanks to an entrepreneurial culture. Every day, we come to work with one purpose: to help our partners free up the resources they need to deliver their best care.
How do we do it? Our agile workforce—from clinicians and product specialists to supply chain experts—has the ability to respond quickly to a dynamically changing market, customizing solutions to our customers’ unique needs. This is what makes us more than a manufacturer and distributor. And we’re proving it every day.
A leading global healthcare company
We're 450+ dedicated healthcare professionals across Asia and Latin America. Our focus is on building a robust and sustainable global supply chain to help strengthen Medline's position as a leading provider of healthcare products and services.
Our goal is to deliver the best pricing, quality, availability and innovation through collaboration with our 25+ product divisions, R&D, quality and operations, as well as with our 500+ suppliers across the globe.
ABOUT MEDLINE
We make healthcare
run better
Medline is a leading global healthcare company providing quality medical and surgical supplies with superior value throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Our ability to create new products, produce less waste and deliver solutions our customers need quickly and cost-effectively is what sets us apart.
Founded in 1910, Medline has grown from a small manufacturer of surgical gowns and uniforms to a thriving global healthcare company driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and strong commitment to its customers. Fifty-four years of consecutive annual growth have led to 2021 sales of more than $20.2 billion worldwide and a stream of new products and services. Medline holds top-tier market share in more than a dozen major medical product categories around the world.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Meet our leadership team, building a culture of entrepreneurs
Whether it’s spending time out in the field, engaging with employees at every level or meeting with customers one on one, our leadership team models Medline’s core values of accessibility and collaboration. This is what drives our success and long-lasting customer relationships.
“We want that culture where people have ideas and want to fight for their ideas.”
—Andy Mills
Charlie Mills
Chief Executive Officer (middle)
Charlie joined Medline in 1986, where he started as a sales representative. Since then he has held various positions within the company, including sales management, vice president of marketing and vice president of manufacturing. In 1997, he was named CEO. Prior to joining Medline, Charlie was a sales rep with IBM. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and his MBA from Cornell University.
Andy Mills
President (right)
Andy started with Medline as a sales representative in Dallas, Texas. He then worked in Medline’s OR product division and went on to manage the company’s marketing department before assuming his current position in 1997. Prior to working for Medline, Andy worked in brand management for Procter and Gamble. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University and earned his MBA from the J.L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Jimmy Abrams
Chief Operating Officer (left)
Jim joined Medline in 1992 where he started as a sales representative. Since then he has held various management positions within the company until being named COO in 1997. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree and earned his law degree from the University of Chicago. Upon graduation from law school, he worked for the law firm Kirkland and Ellis.