LAKELAND, Fla. — Katie Scanlon is a forceful advocate for pharmacy, with a firm belief that pharmacists are a critical yet underutilized component of health care. “Pharmacies promote wellness and mitigate cost through medication adherence, immunizations, early detection and screening,” said Scanlon, senior director of pharmacy administration at Publix Super Markets. Pharmacies proved to be
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — As chief sustainability officer for Dollar Tree Inc., Jennifer Silberman oversees corporate citizenship and ESG for the company and its more than 16,000 Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores in the United States and Canada. Sustainability is about taking care of future generations while addressing the needs of today, she says, and
PHILADELPHIA — Karen Staniforth began her pharmacy career in 1982 in Johannesburg, South Africa, 8,000 miles from Rite Aid Corp.’s headquarters. Though she is now chief pharmacy officer at Rite Aid, she never thought she’d actually become a pharmacist when she was younger. She had a Saturday morning job in a pharmacy selling perfume in
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens’ chief clinical trials officer Ramita Tandon has dedicated her professional life for more than 25 years to transforming the drug development life cycle through innovative applications and unconventional business models. “Early in my career, I developed my passion and purpose,” Tandon says. “I am fiercely passionate about equity and accessibility for
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — In 2022, Donna Tweeten was promoted to president of Hy-Vee Inc., becoming the first woman to hold that position at the 94-year-old company. Tweeten has steadily ascended the executive ladder since she came to the company’s corporate office in 2006 as assistant vice president of communications. In her tenure at
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid chief marketing officer Jeanniey Walden has had a diverse career — from graduating with a teaching degree to entering the world of business and ad agencies to being an entrepreneur, leading B2B and B2C marketing strategies and more. She says she has been fortunate to be a part of many pivotal
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In retiring as president and chief executive officer of Wegmans Super Markets, in 2017, Danny Wegman expressed confidence in the succession plan that elevated his daughter, Colleen, to the corner office. “The time has come to create a structure for the future that will allow us to remain strong, vibrant and family
SAN ANTONIO — H-E-B strives to live up to its Here Everything’s Better motto through initiatives aimed at making life better for residents of the Lone Star State, where most stores are located. Empowering H-E-B’s customers to be proactive about their health and wellness is one such initiative. Lael Wilder, who as a senior business
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — As senior vice president of marketing for Hy-Vee, Amy Wittry is focused on increasing brand loyalty for the $13 billion grocery retailer. “My role is to be the voice of the customer — understanding them and how they engage with our brand — and creating greater customer loyalty and trust
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has a long history of stepping up to meet the needs of customers and patients during challenging or emergency situations, says Lisa Badgley, senior vice president of pharmacy and retail operations. It has continued to closely monitor the COVID-19 outbreak, and work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
DEERFIELD, Ill. — As Walgreens Boots Alliance’s co-chief operating officer, Ornella Barra has an exceptional perspective on developments around the world. In that capacity, she oversees all WBA’s divisions outside of the U.S., including Boots (U.K., Republic of Ireland and Opticians), Retail Pharmacy International, Global Brands and International Wholesale. She is also responsible at global
DEERFIELD, Ill. — As with many industries, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the beauty market forever, says Lauren Brindley, group vice president of beauty and personal care at Walgreens. In the short term, social distancing has created both significant challenges and opportunities, she says. “Retailers and brands are having to rethink their in-store experiences, pivot