Kenneth ‘Wayne’ Orvis to depart Walgreens
After almost 25 years, Kenneth 'Wayne' Orvis, is leaving Walgreens, where he most recently served as group vice president of pharmacy and retail operations.
Orvis is leaving Walgreens on April 30. He is joining US Radiology Specialists as chief operating officer on May 1.
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“I have made the tough decision after nearly 25 years to leave Walgreens,” Orvis said.
Among his varied roles, Orvis was group vice president of operations planning and strategic initiatives from May 2019 to the present. He also served as group vice president, acquisitions and integration from January 2017 to May 2019. Additionally, he held the role of vice president, integration management office from January 2016 to December 2017.
Orvis rose to his current position at Walgreens after embarking in a career at the retailer in store management in September 1997 and becoming a district manager in 2004.
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