Wentworth will lead the Deerfield-based retail pharmacy chain starting October 23
After several weeks under interim leadership, Walgreens Boots Alliance has named Tim Wentworth as CEO. . Walgreens Boots Alliance has named Tim Wentworth as CEO. The founding CEO of Evernorth — the health services arm of insurance giant Cigna — Wentworth has an extensive resume in the business of health. He previously served as CEO of Accredo, the pharmacy arm of Medco, then led and expanded Express Scripts following its merger with Medco.
Ginger Graham, who has served as interim CEO since then, will return to her previous role as Lead Independent Director. Graham was previously CEO of Amylin Pharmaceuticals and has sat on the Walgreens board of directors for 13 years. Brewer, who also vacated her seat on the Walgreens board, advised the Walgreens search committee in appointing Wentworth. WBA executive chairman Stefano Pessina said in the Wednesday release that the board had been seeking a new CEO with “deep healthcare experience.
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