CooperCompanies Recognized for Workplace Innovation
CooperCompanies, a global name in medical devices, was named a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company. The recognition points to something simple and hard won: a culture where people can grow, share ideas, and turn those ideas into better products and better care. Listed on Nasdaq as COO, CooperCompanies has spent the past few years strengthening how its teams work together and how new solutions move from concept to the clinic.
A Culture Built for Innovation
President and CEO Al White put it plainly: “Our work matters to us; you can see it in our culture and everything we do.” That pride shows up in the mission, which centers on improving patient outcomes through steady, practical innovation. The same focus fuels advocacy that aims to raise the standard of care across healthcare, so new products don’t stand alone—they land in a system ready to use them well.
Recent Honors That Reflect Core Values
Being named a Best Workplace for Innovators is one of several recent milestones for CooperCompanies. The company also made the 2024 Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces in North America, a nod to an environment that supports people who like to ask “what if?” and then act on it. In addition, a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index underscores its commitment to an inclusive workplace where every employee can contribute.
How CooperCompanies Makes a Difference
Two business units carry the work forward: CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a leader in contact lenses, helping people see clearly and comfortably day after day. CooperSurgical focuses on women’s health and fertility, supporting families during some of life’s most important health moments. With more than 15,000 employees and operations in over 130 countries, the company’s mission to enhance lives reaches patients and providers around the world.
Investing in People, Advancing Care
Fast Company’s recognition also reflects CooperCompanies’ ongoing investment in professional development. When people have room to try, learn, and iterate, they grow—and so does the work. That momentum strengthens the company’s role in medical innovation and, ultimately, supports better patient experiences and outcomes.
Contact CooperCompanies
For media inquiries, reach Jess Bernstein, Director of Corporate Communications, at communications@cooperco.com. For investor questions, contact Kim Duncan, Vice President of Investor Relations & Risk Management, at ir@cooperco.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What recognition did CooperCompanies recently receive?
Fast Company named CooperCompanies a Best Workplace for Innovators, highlighting its culture that supports new ideas and practical improvements.
What are CooperCompanies’ main business units?
CooperCompanies operates through CooperVision, which focuses on contact lenses, and CooperSurgical, which centers on women’s health and fertility.
Why does workplace innovation matter here?
Innovation gives employees the space to grow and collaborate, which in turn helps deliver better products, better care, and better patient outcomes.
How is CooperCompanies recognized for its culture and inclusion?
Along with the Best Workplace for Innovators honor, the company was included in the 2024 Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces in North America and earned a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.
How can I contact CooperCompanies with questions?
For media requests, email communications@cooperco.com. For investor-related questions, email ir@cooperco.com.
