December 7, 2020 by MMR
Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, Ornella Barra, Pam Puryear, Walgreens, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), WBA co-chief operating officer Ornella Barra
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance executive vice president and global chief human resources officer Kathleen Wilson-Thompson will retire from her post in January, the company said Monday. Pamela Puryear will succeed her. “Never has Kathleen’s contribution to the company been stronger than in 2020, whether leading Human Resources actions during the pandemic or being
October 13, 2020 by MMR
Ornella Barra, WBA
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced on Tuesday that co-chief operating officer Ornella Barra was praised for her sustainability leadership at the Responsible Business Awards 2020, recognizing her innovation and her passionate commitment to promoting community health. Barra chairs WBA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee and leads the company’s CSR strategy and partnerships
June 22, 2020 by MMR
influential women, Ornella Barra, WBA
2020, Issue 06-22-20
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
January 14, 2019 by MMR
Alex Gourlay, Ornella Barra, Vineet Mehra, Walgreens Boots Alliance, WBA
2019, Issue 01-14-2019, Issues
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Last month Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced three global leadership appointments. Vineet Mehra is joining WBA as global chief marketing officer. He will be based at corporate headquarters here and will report to WBA co-chief operating officers Ornella Barra and Alex Gourlay. As global CMO, Mehra will be responsible for the visioning,
October 31, 2016 by MMR
Ornella Barra, UN Foundation president and chief executive officer Kathy Calvin, United Nations Foundation’s 2016 Global Leadership Awards Dinner, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., WBA
2016, Issue 10-31-2016, Issues, Retail News, Topics

NEW YORK — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) was honored earlier this month at the United Nations Foundation’s 2016 Global Leadership Awards Dinner for its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals through its support for well-being around the world. The UN awarded WBA for its vaccination program “Get a Shot. Give a Shot.” —
June 9, 2016 by MMR
Alex Gourlay, Ornella Barra, Rite Aid Corp., Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., WBA
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) has realigned its senior management roles and responsibilities, as it lays the groundwork for the next phase of its evolution, which, pending Federal Trade Commission approval, will include the acquisition and integration of Rite Aid Corp. In an effort to streamline the management of the company’s global