Walmart's Riedl to depart
George Riedl, senior vice president of Walmart health and wellness, will be departing the company, effective March 16, according to a memo from Marybeth Hays, Walmart U.S.'s executive vice president of consumables and health and wellness.
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Riedl joined Walmart in 2015 from Advanced Marketing & Sales. Before that, he had spent 27 years with Walgreens, where he held various roles, culminating in his stint as chief merchant. At Walmart, Hays said Riedl helped grow the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer's partnerships with McKesson and Quest Diagnostics to enhance its generics sourcing and make Walmart more of a one-stop health destination. He also played a role in Walmart's recently rolled out DisposeRx program, which is part of Walmart's efforts to lead in responsible opioid stewardship, Hays said.
“George is a true servant leader and his team will continue to advance Walmart's position in the industry by passionately advocating for our patients — helping them save money and live better,” Hays’ memo said. A Walmart spokesperson did not comment on whether the company has named a successor.
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George Riedl[/caption]Riedl joined Walmart in 2015 from Advanced Marketing & Sales. Before that, he had spent 27 years with Walgreens, where he held various roles, culminating in his stint as chief merchant. At Walmart, Hays said Riedl helped grow the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer's partnerships with McKesson and Quest Diagnostics to enhance its generics sourcing and make Walmart more of a one-stop health destination. He also played a role in Walmart's recently rolled out DisposeRx program, which is part of Walmart's efforts to lead in responsible opioid stewardship, Hays said.
“George is a true servant leader and his team will continue to advance Walmart's position in the industry by passionately advocating for our patients — helping them save money and live better,” Hays’ memo said. A Walmart spokesperson did not comment on whether the company has named a successor.