Walgreens Names Tim Wentworth as New CEO to Lead Company Through Challenges
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Walgreens Boots Alliance has named Tim Wentworth as new CEO starting Oct. 23. He was previously CEO of Cigna's Evernorth health services arm.
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Wentworth succeeds former CEO Roz Brewer, who stepped down Aug. 31. Interim CEO Ginger Graham will return to her previous board role.
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Brewer advised the board in selecting Wentworth, who has experience leading pharmacy and health care companies.
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Wentworth will inherit challenges like recent downsizing, charges related to opioid settlements, and plans to cut costs and close stores.
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He will oversee 13,000+ locations across Walgreens Boots Alliance's retail brands in 9 countries.