Pamela S. Puryear

Dr. Pamela Puryear joined the SpartanNash Board of Directors in February 2022. She has a strong track record of driving value creation through her expertise in human capital management, organizational transformation, innovation and operational excellence.

Dr. Puryear most recently served as Executive Vice President, Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a Fortune 20 global leader in retail pharmacy. Previously, she has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer at Zimmer Biomet, a leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, where she partnered with the executive team on a successful transformation following the merger of Zimmer and Biomet. Prior to joining Zimmer Biomet, she served as Senior Vice President, Chief Talent Officer at Pfizer Inc., a global pharmaceutical company. She began her career in financial services and later launched an independent organization development consulting practice working with clients in a number of industries, including healthcare, consumer products and insurance.

Dr. Puryear was honored as one of the 2021 “Elite 100” from Diversity Woman Magazine. She currently serves as an independent Director of NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXGN), Standard Motor Products Inc. (NYSE: SMP) and Rockley Photonics Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: RKLY).