Rosalind “Roz” Brewer
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Walgreens Boots Alliance said Friday that Roz Brewer had stepped down as the company’s chief executive as it leans deeper into its strategy to become a health-care company instead of a drugstore.
She also left the company’s board, effective Thursday. The decision was mutual, according to a news release.
Shares of Walgreens fell about 7% Friday.
Ginger Graham, the lead independent director and a health-care industry veteran, will work as interim chief while the company searches for a successor. Graham is a veteran of the health-care industry.
Brewer has agreed to continue advising the company until it selects a permanent CEO. She didn’t immediately return requests for comment.
“Our Board and leadership team will intensify our focus on creating value for our customers and our shareholders while we advance the search for a successor with deep healthcare experience to lead in today’s dynamic environment,” said Stefano Pessina,…
2023-09-01 12:40:36
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