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Walgreens Names Former Rite Aid CEO John Standley As New President

Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed former Rite Aid CEO John Standley as President of Walgreens, effective immediately. Standley will oversee all Walgreens operations, including the development and growth of the company. Alex Gourlay, who served as Interim President of Walgreens, will return to his role as Co-Chief Operating Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Standley held multiple leadership roles during his career at Rite Aid, which ended in 2019 when he stepped down amid a C-suite shakeup that also resulted in the elimination of 400 corporate jobs. He previously served as CEO of Pathmark and held positions at several other grocery and retail companies, and also served as Chair of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.

“I’m looking forward to accelerating execution of the strategic vision for the future of Walgreens,” said Standley in a statement. “My top priorities will be meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers, patients, team members and the communities we serve during these challenging times and ensuring that Walgreens fulfills its full potential as one of America’s most admired and trusted companies.”

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