Position: Corporate Director of Global Leadership & Development

DRAFT POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Corporate Director of Global Leadership & Development

Reports To: Maureen J. MacInnis

Vice President, Global Human Resources

Company: DENTSPLY International Inc.

Location: Pennsylvania

The Company:

DENTSPLY International (NASDAQ: XRAY), is a medical equipment company committed to shaping the future of dentistry through investments in new technologies that will positively impact the profession for years to come. With revenues of over $2 billion and approximately 8,500 employees worldwide, DENTSPLY designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of products for the dental market and is the recognized leader in the industry. DENTSPLY has enjoyed record performance in both sales and earnings over the last several years reflecting the strength of the Company’s people, innovation, product platforms, geographic reach, brand recognition, and clinical education programs in the growing professional dental market.

Headquartered in Pennsylvania, DENTSPLY is the largest manufacturer of prosthetics and consumable dental products in the world with manufacturing facilities and distribution centers strategically located in twenty-one countries on six continents to serve the industry on a global basis. The Company conducts business in more than 120 countries with 60% of sales outside the United States. For over a century DENTSPLY has been committed to providing the dental community with innovative, cost effective dental products. DENTSPLY has grown to become the largest professional dental products company in the world, and one of the key companies that the dental profession depends upon for innovative new products that advance the practice of dentistry globally. The Company’s extensive research and development efforts provide the dental community with a complete range of high-quality materials used for prosthetic, restorative, and preventive applications. Although much of the Company’s sales are made through distributors, dealers, and importers, DENTSPLY focuses its marketing efforts on the dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratories and dental schools who are the primary end users of the Company’s products. DENTSPLY’S principal dental product categories are dental consumables, dental laboratory products and dental specialty products. The Company’s products include dental prosthetics, precious metal dental alloys, dental ceramics, endodontic instruments and materials, prophylaxis paste, dental sealants, ultrasonic scalers, and crown and bridge materials, dental handpieces, dental x-ray film holders, film mounts and bone substitute/grafting materials, injectable anesthetics, impression materials, orthodontic appliances, dental cutting instruments, dental implants. These products have become synonymous with quality, sharing a highly regarded market reputation for consistent reliability and unmatched performance. The Company launches over 25 new products each year that are designed to solve unmet market needs for the patient and improve the efficiency and efficacy of procedures for the dental professional.

DENTSPLY is a multinational, healthcare corporation with operations around the globe and a rich history of product excellence dating back to the nineteenth century. For over a century, the company has been committed to providing the dental community with innovative, high quality, cost effective dental products. From their humble beginnings in 1899, the company has grown to become the largest professional dental products company in the world. From their facilities in 22 nations on six continents, DENTSPLY distributes its products in over 100 countries.

The name DENTSPLY and its brand names such as CAULK, CAVITRON, DELTON, DYCAL, GENDEX ((Gendex was sold to Danaher Feb. 2004), JELTRATE, LUCITONE, MIDWEST, NUPRO, RINN, and TRUBYTE, have truly become synonymous with quality. All of the company's products share a highly regarded market reputation for consistent reliability and unmatched performance. They have brought more innovative products to the dental office and dental laboratory than any other manufacturer, and their resultant reputation in the marketplace is second to none.

Technological innovation and successful product development is the key to strengthening DENTSPLY’s prominent position in worldwide dental markets, maintaining its leadership positions in the numerous dental product categories where they have a high market share, and increasing market share in product categories where gains are possible. DENTSPLY has been in the forefront of innovation in the dental industry through internal research and development activities, acquisitions, licensing agreements, the purchase of technologies developed by third parties, and also in cooperation with highly regarded world class research centers. Today the Company’s R&D expenditures continue to be substantial as DENTSPLY continues its strategic focus on bringing forth new technologies that have viable applications. The Company is committed to developing and investing in emerging technologies that have a high degree of promise for the profession’s future.

The worldwide professional dental industry encompasses the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and ailments of teeth, gums, and the supporting bone. The global dental market is estimated to be approximately $16 billion in size. DENTSPLY continues to grow at a premium pace compared to the market with a CAGR of double-digits behind several key drivers including: increasing worldwide population, growth of the population age 50 and over, longer-term retention of natural teeth, focus on prevention and aesthetics, leading edge technologies, and the rising standard of living in developing countries. Opportunities range from addressing the huge numbers of untreated caries (decay) and periodontal disease prevalent in the developed world to simply providing low-cost solutions for the rapidly emerging middle class in many developing countries. Further fueling the Company’s growth, DENTSPLY also continues to be the consolidator in what is a fragmented industry.

DENTSPLY is dedicated to delivering solutions that benefit patients, practioners, and laboratories and to leading the industry in innovation, clinical education, high quality products and services. The Company’s product innovation is directed toward the development of highly efficient tools for the dental professional including laboratories, with a keen focus on high-growth areas such as orthodontics, endodontics, implants, prosthetic restorations, and low-cost preventative and restorative products for developing markets. Across the globe people desire an appealing and attractive smile. Increasingly they also recognize that good oral health is directly related to medical health.

As an organization DENTSPLY is directed toward a single objective of providing “Better Dentistry” by successfully serving the needs of dental professionals across the globe. As one common team, with one collective aim, DENTSPLY is committed to their core values and behaviors of: unquestionable integrity, mutual respect, unrestrained thinking, maximizing competitive advantage, an action orientation, and embracing accountability. DENTSPLY recognizes that the key to success is the company’s people and that by creating an inclusive environment that values differences and the unique contributions of their employees, the Company will be able to sustain their success. Looking ahead it is clear that the pace of change in the professional dental industry is accelerating. DENTSPLY is uniquely positioned to take advantage of and drive this change by leveraging their competitive advantage of innovation and clinical education, the broadest and deepest range of product offerings in the industry, a global footprint, and industry leading brand equity. The strategy that the Company is developing and shaping to “Lead Evolution by Design” will ensure that patients benefit from ever more effective treatments, and that dental practioners enjoy the benefit of advanced technologies and more efficiency in their practices. For more information on DENTSPLY visit the company’s website at www.dentsply.com.

Organizational Culture:

DENTSPLY is a customer-oriented and results-driven organization where people are rewarded for what they deliver and just as importantly, for how they deliver it. Employees are expected to operate within a “One DENTSPLY” environment by collaborating across divisions and functions, encouraging open communication, and approaching new situations and challenges with mutual respect and an open-mind. Successful executives at DENTSPLY have a strategic mind-set with a hands-on and collaborative approach to management. DENTSPLY’s culture can best be described as one of innovation, unquestionable integrity, accountability, active engagement, action orientation and unrestrained thinking. The Company encourages career development which has resulted in an impressive track record of internal promotion.

Position Summary:

The Corporate Director of Global Leadership and Development reports directly to the Vice President of Global Human Resources, Maureen MacInnis, and will work closely with the rest of the Senior Executive team and Division Leaders to provide a visionary approach to leadership development. The successful Candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a leadership development strategy that will align with and support the overall business strategy and bring new and creative thinking to the process of developing, retaining, managing, and recruiting human capital across the company. The Corporate Director will provide leadership to ensure this critical aspect of human resources is a trusted, service oriented business partner that is responsive to the needs of the individuals and the Company and committed to supporting continued global growth. This position has three primary functions: to manage the training and development staff and direct them in overseeing and improving the effectiveness and success of the organization’s human capital; to support leadership throughout the organization by a thoughtful assessment and calibration of their talent and helping them reach their goals and objectives; and to serve as the key person responsible for talent acquisition at the executive level.

This is a key and critical position for the success of the business. DENTSPLY is proud of the global reputation and trust that it has earned and is committed to preserving and enhancing that reputation. Known worldwide for innovation, exceptional quality, and an unrelenting focus on their customers, DENTSPLY’s true competitive advantage is their people. The Company’s business requires leaders with an understanding of a complex business and an appreciation for its employees. The successful Candidate will provide strategic and tactical leadership and direction that will have a significant and lasting impact on the company’s business and continued growth.

Key Responsibilities and Objectives:

Ø  Defining and leading on a global basis the organization’s leadership development programs; including but not limited to high potential talent identification and calibration; succession planning (EDR); performance management processes (PACE); employee learning and development programs; on-boarding; and career mobility.

Ø  Working with the senior leadership team to assess and develop both the organization and its talent for continuity, and succession in the future. Identify both standardized formal development programs, as well as coach leaders on developing employees through role assignments, project initiatives and delegation opportunities.

Ø  Creating and implementing an executive leadership development program that aligns with strategic business needs to assist the top leadership team in continuously improving their leadership and management skills.

Ø  Partnering with the businesses to conduct periodic needs assessment to ensure HR Talent Management programs are meeting the changing needs of the businesses.

Ø  Partnering with the businesses on the creation and development of high potential development programs. Provide coaching, guidance and oversight for the development plans of the global high potential associates, with input from local businesses and HR leaders.

Ø  Working closely with all HR leaders to ensure that the development of HR services and programs effectively support the organization’s strategy and goals.

Ø  Providing organizational design expertise and consult with department leaders to ensure that the organizational structure and roles are designed to achieve the most effective business results while supporting the development of top talent.

Ø  Partnering with the business to design and develop a standard for change management practices. This includes the development and communication of a change management model, as well as the identification of the needs associated with the implementation of the model and guidelines as to when it should be used to facilitate organizational changes.

Ø  Designing and developing an OD “toolkit” for the HR organization, working closely with the Area HR Directors to assess OD capability and competencies. Create the appropriate programs and processes to develop stronger expertise within the HR team. On an ongoing basis impart OD knowledge, best practices, tools and techniques to operational HR leaders and their teams.

Ø  Overseeing global learning and development initiatives to ensure alignment with the business and designing and delivering learning programs that support DENTSPLY’s values and employment brand. Enable learning for associates that is focused on business and associate needs with flexible delivery methods to meet the varied needs of the global workforce.

Ø  Partnering with the businesses to conduct behaviorally based needs assessments and provide targeted development programs (either designed and delivered internally or by partnering with the appropriate external providers).

Ø  Playing a key role in the recruitment of top executives to Dentsply. Develop and manage a selection process that ensures the highest caliber of candidates; assist senior leadership in developing a network of contacts in their specific areas of expertise to ensure top quality recruitment pools in the future; and provide guidance to the operating businesses that need assistance with selection processes.

Candidate Qualifications:

The successful Candidate will be a proven leader who combines leadership development and organizational development expertise with strong strategic and analytical skills and abilities, seasoned maturity, and excellent intuition. S(H)e will be a team player with strong interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills and is someone who is successful in working cross-functionally in an entrepreneurial and matrixed environment. The ideal Candidate will be an individual who brings passion, commitment, excellence, and a positive attitude to everything they do and will have a track record of successful execution and delivery of results.

An undergraduate degree in business or related field is required with an advanced degree preferred.

The successful Candidate will have 5 - 10 years of progressively responsible experience as a human resources generalist in a global operating environment with a minimum of 5 years of experience in employee development and organizational design and development. S(H)e will have a high degree of business acumen and operational understanding combined with strong strategic and analytical skills and abilities. This individual will have a proven track record in developing and executing strategic and operational HR programs and plans that align with and help deliver on the strategic goals and objectives for the business

(S)He will have a successful track record of designing and implementing talent assessment and management programs on a global basis. The successful Candidate will also have a proven track record of developing and managing a development program for high potential employees with demonstrated results in creating a successful talent pipeline for the business. Through these efforts this individual will have helped to drive a high-performance organization exemplified by proactive employee engagement and successful change management with a positive results-oriented approach.