Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. is an American holding company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, that owns Walgreens, Boots, and a number of pharmaceutical manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution companies.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance

Rick Gates

An accomplished and experienced marketing leader, Pete brings with him a wealth of experience. He is currently CMO, TSB (part of the Spanish banking group Sabadell), where he is responsible for brand, data, analytics, communications, digital, content and sponsorship. He recently committed to rolling out the Adobe Experience Platform for the company. Alongside his role at TSB, Pete has been a passionate supporter of diversity and inclusion and was an Executive Sponsor for TSB’s multi-award winning inclusion network. 

Prior to TSB, Pete was Brand Communications and Marketing Director, [Aviva](/org/aviva-plc), where he led the marketing team in [Aviva](/org/aviva-plc)’s ‘Digital Garage,’ a technology and innovation hub for advanced data and analytics. While there, he also helped implement the Adobe Marketing Cloud as the business shifted towards a more data driven and digitally led marketing function. His previous roles also include Chief Marketing Officer, The Post Office, Chief Marketing Officer, RSA Group, and Head of Marketing Operations, One Tel.

Pete Markey

Mr. Hanson currently serves as President, CEO and Chairman of Zimmer Biomet, a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio of technologies and therapies designed to maximize mobility and improve health.

Prior to joining Zimmer Biomet, Mr. Hanson served as a member of Medtronic’s Executive Committee and as Executive Vice President and Group President, Minimally Invasive Therapies Group of Medtronic, where he oversaw and provided strategic direction to that approximately $9 billion business. Prior to joining Medtronic, Mr. Hanson served as Group President, Covidien, with global responsibility for all Covidien business segments. 

Mr. Hanson also serves on the board of the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), is a member of its International Board Committee and chairs the China subcommittee. He is a director emeritus of the Americares board of directors, an emergency response and global health organization committed to saving lives and building healthier futures for people in crisis.



Bryan C. Hanson

Bala Visalatha is the SVP, Chief Product Officer at Walgreens. Prior to joining Walgreens, they served as the Vice President of eCommerce at [Walmart](/org/walmart) from January 2012 to April 2022. In this role, they were responsible for eCommerce strategy and business development, membership, and product management. Before [Walmart](/org/walmart), Visalatha worked at [American Express](/org/american-express) from May 2005 to January 2012 as a Senior Manager in Product Management. In this role, they were responsible for product management, portfolio acquisitions, marketing, operations, and risk management. Prior to [American Express](/org/american-express), they worked at [General Motors](/org/general-motors) from May 2004 to May 2005 as a Product Manager.

Bala Visalatha has a Master of Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Bala also has a degree from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school) Executive Education in The Leadership Consortium.

Bala Visalatha works with Alyssa Raine - Group VP, Customer Marketing Platforms - Walgreens, Tracey Brown - President, Retail Products & Chief Customer Officer. Their manager is John Standley, EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. & President, Walgreens.

Bala Visalatha

Alyssa Raine is the Group Vice President of Customer Marketing Platforms at Walgreens.  She has led marketing at a variety of organizations, from start-ups to 100 year-old brands, launched innovative, award winning campaigns and has a passion for unlocking business growth through delighting consumers and making a meaningful impact in their lives.  Alyssa has lived in five countries and ten U.S. cities, has been named to AdAge’s 40 under 40, is one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Next Gen three years in a row, and graduated with honors from [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school). 

Alyssa Raine

Kevin Ban, M.D., is the Chief Medical Officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. After joining Walgreens as Chief Medical Officer in January 2020, he played an integral role in leading the company’s national pandemic response and defining its healthcare strategy. With over 25 years of clinical and administrative experience in the United States and abroad, Dr. Ban has deep experience in academic clinical medicine, population health and healthcare technology.  

Dr. Ban trained at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency in Boston where he continued his career as an academic attending at Harvard Medical School. In the early part of his career, he worked on a joint venture between Harvard Medical International and the Tuscan government in Italy to standardize emergency medical care delivery and to establish Italy’s first pediatric trauma center. He brought key principles home from his experience abroad to Boston where he served as Chief Medical Officer within the BIDMC system focusing on population health management and clinical care delivery to drive improved outcomes. Later, he joined athenahealth leading and growing their population health technology and services across the country and later became their Chief Medical Officer. 

He graduated from Georgetown University with an B.A. in theology and later completed his M.D. from Georgetown’s School of Medicine. Dr. Ban completed two years of general surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. 



Kevin Ban

John Driscoll, executive vice president and president, U.S. Healthcare, brings more than 25 years of health care experience to Walgreens Boots Alliance. Driscoll oversees U.S. Healthcare for WBA as the company expands into larger, faster-growing profit pools that drive synergies across the care continuum, including provider enablement and managed service organizations, primary care, population health, home health, post-acute care, specialty pharmacy and retail pharmacy.

Driscoll joined WBA in October 2022, when WBA entered into a definitive agreement to acquire full ownership of CareCentrix, where he served as CEO since 2013. CareCentrix is now an integral part of WBA’s U.S. Healthcare segment and the only independent, home-centered platform that coordinates care to the home for health plans, patients and providers.

Prior to CareCentrix, Driscoll served as President at Castlight Health, a healthcare technology company. Previously, he served as Group President for new markets at Medco. He also founded and chaired the Surescripts ePrescribing Network, building the first cross-industry collaborative with competing Retail, PBM, and Health Plans cooperating to revolutionize e-prescribing. 

Earlier in his career, Driscoll was a member of the executive team at Oxford Health Plans, serving as Corporate Vice President for government programs. In addition, he was selected by the White House for its Entrepreneurs in Residence program in 2011 to advise the FDA on new paths for innovation. He has a B.A. and M.B.A. from Harvard University, was a resident tutor at Winthrop House and holds an MPhil from Cambridge University in England. Driscoll served as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve.

John Driscoll

As President of Retail Products and Chief Customer Officer, a newly created position, Brown is responsible for the Walgreens customer experience across all consumer touchpoints and helps to create and execute key strategies that move the business forward in a complex and dynamic competitive landscape. She leads the visioning, leadership, strategic direction and performance of the customer experience, developing a unique and modern customer value proposition. In addition, Brown oversees Walgreens marketing and merchandising functions, responsible for further accelerating the company’s digital transformation, to create seamless integration across all channels – in-store, mobile and online – to provide a unified, consistent brand experience.

Most recently, Brown has served as Chief Executive Officer for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) since 2018, where she led a healthcare transformation and financial turnaround of ADA’s business. She led the creation of innovative solutions and new ways of working with diabetes ecosystem partners, including hospitals/medical systems, insurance companies, PBMs, retailers and government officials, while also breaking down health inequities in communities across the U.S.

Prior to the ADA, Brown was SVP, Operations and Chief Experience Officer for Walmart/Sam’s Club, where she helped drive a double digit increase in company performance by growing customers through experience, transforming merchandise and leading digital platforms and strategy. She also served as Chief Member and Marketing Officer, overseeing membership operations, data and analytics, omni-channel integration, personalization, and other initiatives, which were instrumental in driving more than $2 billion in sales growth during her tenure.

Brown graduated from the University of Delaware with her B.S. in chemical engineering and received her MBA from Columbia Business School.

Tracey Brown

Jessica Hutchings

Valerie B. Jarrett

Hsiao Wang leads the strategy for WBA’s IT function and the implementation of its technology and digital innovation. He focuses on advancing WBA’s technology platform to deliver on the company’s strategic priorities, with an emphasis on its digital experience for customers and patients, including technology-enabled healthcare solutions for Walgreens and Walgreens Health.

Most recently, Wang served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer for The Michaels Company, overseeing product development, engineering and operations for all technology functions. Prior to that, he spent 16 years at Walmart in an array of roles with increasing leadership responsibility in technology and IT, culminating in his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Sam’s Club.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Hsiao Wang

Luke Rauch has over 15 years of experience in the retail industry, including their current role as SVP, Chief Merchandising Officer at [Walgreens Boots Alliance](/org/walgreens-boots-alliance). Prior to this, they served as Group Vice President, Customer Experience & General Manager, Owned Brands at Walgreens. Luke has also worked as a Manager at Deloitte Consulting, Senior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting, Consultant at Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, and Operations Intern at Amazon.com. In addition, they spent two years as a Consultant at Morgan Samuels Company and five years as a Programmer Analyst at the [University of Michigan Health System](/org/university-of-michigan-health-system).

Luke Rauch graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Sociology and Political Science. Luke then went on to earn an MBA from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where they focused on strategy.

Luke Rauch works with John Standley - EVP, [Walgreens Boots Alliance](/org/walgreens-boots-alliance), Inc. & President, Walgreens, James Kehoe - EVP, Global CFO, and Anita Allemand - Chief Transformation & Integration Officer. Luke Rauch reports to Rosalind Brewer, CEO.

Luke Rauch

Holly May is responsible for the strategy and direction of innovative global HR programs, policies and practices that support WBA’s business goals and initiatives, and for ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all team members. This includes providing leadership for organizational design and effectiveness, talent management and acquisition, total rewards, DE&I, global mobility and other programs.

Most recently, May served as Global Chief Human Resources Officer for Abercrombie & Fitch Co., managing all aspects of HR and environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts across the company. She previously worked for Starbucks as Senior Vice President of Global Total Rewards and Service Delivery, responsible for consulting with the company’s Board of Directors and executive leadership team on the strategic direction of Starbucks’ global compensation and benefits portfolio. Prior to her time at Starbucks, May served in human resources leadership roles of increasing responsibility at ING, Voya Financial and Visa Inc., as an HR business partner and leading Rewards, DE&I and HR strategy.

May graduated from Wellesley College and earned her Masters of Finance degree from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University.

Holly May

James Kehoe is Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. He joined the company in June 2018 from [Takeda Pharmaceutical](/org/takeda-pharmaceutical) Company Limited, where he served as Chief Financial Officer since June 2016 and as a Director since June 2017. He joined [Takeda Pharmaceutical](/org/takeda-pharmaceutical) from Kraft Foods Group in the U.S., where he last held the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Prior to that, he held a number of finance-related positions over 25 years with assignments based in Ireland, Germany, Italy, U.S., Austria, Switzerland and Canada.

James Kehoe

Ornella Barra is Chief Operating Officer, International for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., overseeing WBA’s businesses outside of the U.S., including Boots UK and other pharmacy-led health and beauty retail businesses in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, as well as WBA’s pharmaceutical wholesale operation in Germany and the No7 Beauty Company. She is also Chair of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee.

Before moving into her current position, she was Co-Chief Operating Officer and prior to that, she was President and Chief Executive of Global Wholesale and International Retail. Prior to the formation of Walgreens Boots Alliance in December 2014, she was Chief Executive Wholesale and Brands of Alliance Boots. Barra had previously been Chief Executive of the Pharmaceutical Wholesale Division (from January 2009 to September 2013), and before that, Wholesale & Commercial Affairs Director. In her role, she oversaw the Pharmaceutical Wholesale Division as well as the overall development of International Health & Beauty and Brands.

Ornella Barra

Rosalind (Roz) Brewer joined [Walgreens Boots Alliance](/org/walgreens-boots-alliance) as Chief Executive Officer in March 2021. She also is a Director on WBA’s Board. Ms. Brewer most recently served as Chief Operating Officer and Group President at [Starbucks](/org/starbucks) from October 2017 to January 2021. Prior to [Starbucks](/org/starbucks), she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sam’s Club, a membership-only retail warehouse club and division of [Walmart](/org/walmart), Inc., from February 2012 to February 2017. Ms. Brewer previously held several executive leadership positions with [Walmart](/org/walmart) beginning in 2006.

Prior to joining [Walmart](/org/walmart), she served as President of Global Nonwovens Division for [Kimberly-Clark](/org/kimberly-clark) Corporation, a global health and hygiene products company, from 2004 to 2006, and held various management positions at [Kimberly-Clark](/org/kimberly-clark) beginning in 1984.

She currently serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for [Spelman College](/org/spelman-college), where she did her undergraduate work. Ms. Brewer also is a Board Member of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture. Ms. Brewer formerly served on the Board of Directors for [Starbucks](/org/starbucks), Amazon, Lockheed Martin Corporation and Molson Coors Brewing Company. She is currently ranked #27 on Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business.

Rosalind Brewer

Chuck Greener is Senior Vice President and Global Chief Public Affairs Officer of [Walgreens Boots Alliance](/org/walgreens-boots-alliance), Inc. Previously, he was Senior Vice President for Global Communications and Corporate Affairs of [Walgreens Boots Alliance](/org/walgreens-boots-alliance), and prior to this, was Corporate Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Communications at Walgreens, which he joined in January 2010. From 2001 to 2009, Greener held several positions for [Fannie Mae](/org/fannie-mae) in Washington, D.C., ultimately serving as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, and Chief of Staff to the CEO. From 1995 to 2001, Greener was regional director and general manager of [Porter Novelli](/org/porter-novelli) in Washington, D.C.
 
Greener received a B.A. in history and political science from [Valparaiso University](/org/valparaiso-university) in Valparaiso, IN. Greener serves on the board of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep in Waukegan, Ill., and the [Chicago Botanic Garden](/org/chicago-botanic-garden) in Glencoe, Ill. He is a former member of the board of trustees of the National Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Children’s National Medical Center.

Charles V. Greener

Aaron Radelet oversees all communications globally across the organization – externally, internally and for every brand. His team’s responsibilities include media relations, employee communications, executive communications, financial communications, digital communications, corporate-responsibility communications and corporate events.

Previously, Radelet served as [Hilton Worldwide](/org/hilton-worldwide)’s Chief Communications Officer and Senior Vice President, as well as Vice President of Global Communications. He headed communications at the corporate level across Hilton’s 14 brands and 5,000 properties in 105 countries during the company’s unprecedented growth. At Sprint Nextel, he led the communications for the entertainment division, and at AOL Time Warner, Radelet successfully announced the new AOL for Mac OS X, as well as initiatives with other AOL Time Warner divisions such as HBO, TNT and Time Warner Cable.

Radelet received his Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations at [Grand Valley State University](/org/grand-valley-state-university), and completed executive leadership programs at [Cornell University](/org/cornell-university) and the Kellogg School of Management at [Northwestern University](/org/northwestern-university).

Aaron Radelet

Mr. Pessina is Executive Chairman of the Board. He served as Executive Vice Chairman of the Board from January 2015 to March 2021 and as Chief Executive Officer from July 2015 to March 2021, having served as acting Chief Executive Officer from January 2015 to July 2015. Previously, he served as Executive Chairman of Alliance Boots from July 2007 to December 2014, and also served as Executive Deputy Chairman of Alliance Boots. Prior to the merger of Alliance UniChem and Boots Group, Pessina was the Executive Deputy Chairman of Alliance UniChem, previously having served as its Chief Executive Officer for three years through December 2004. He was appointed to the board of directors of Alliance UniChem in 1997 when UniChem merged with Alliance Santé, the Franco-Italian pharmaceutical wholesale group he established in Italy in 1977. Mr. Pessina served on the board of directors of Galenica AG, a publicly-traded Swiss healthcare group, from 2000 to 2017. He also serves on the board of directors of a number of privately-held companies.

Stefano Pessina

Danielle Gray is Executive Vice President and Global Chief Legal Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

Prior to joining WBA in September 2021, Gray served as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, overseeing operations related to legal, audit, government affairs, health policy, corporate compliance, external communications, marketing and community engagement during her three-year tenue. 

Previously, she was a Partner with O’Melveny & Myers, LLP, representing health care companies, financial services institutions, universities and clients across diverse industries. She also held a number of public service roles in the White House and Department of Justice from 2009 to 2014, including Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary; Deputy Director of the National Economic Council; and senior lawyer in the White House Counsel's Office and Civil Division.

Gray graduated from Duke University with her A.B. in economics and public policy and earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Danielle Gray

Richard Ellis

Gruener, SVP and Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for leading the finance organization for Walgreens, which represents the U.S. segment of WBA. He helps create and execute key strategies to advance business priorities, along with the visioning, leadership and strategic direction related to financial matters for Walgreens.

Most recently, Gruener was with Walmart, where he served in a number of roles of increasing responsibility over his 12 years with the company, including SVP of Finance and Strategy, SVP of Merchandising Operations, VP of Finance for Sam’s Club and VP of Global Procurement. He was also directly involved with Walmart’s healthcare offerings for a time period during his tenure, with financial oversight of health and wellness, including pharmacy.

Prior to Walmart, he worked at Sears Holdings Corporation, serving in a variety of business development, strategy and marketing roles. He also previously held business roles at Ernst & Young and Honeywell, Inc.

Gruener received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin and earned his MBA from the University of Michigan.

Jeff Gruener

Former Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

Janice M. Babiak

Former Chief Executive Officer, Henry Ford Health System

Nancy M. Schlichting

Dominic Murphy

Senior Advisor, [Sycamore Partners](/org/sycamore-partners)

John A. Lederer

Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Amylin Pharmaceuticals

Ginger L. Graham

The Walgreens Boots Alliance leadership team has a history of working in management consulting and operations. They have experience at companies such as Deloitte Consulting, Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, and Amazon.com. They hold degrees from the University of Michigan in business, sociology, and political science.

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