Walgreens Boots Alliance appoints board director
Walgreens Boots Alliance announced that a new individual has joined its board of directors.
Steven J. Shulman, the board’s eleventh member, has been appointed director of the board, the Deerfield, Ill.-based company said.
[Read More: Walgreens, VillageMD bring clinics to Tucson, Ariz.]
“Steven is a tremendous addition to our board of directors. His vast leadership experience and in-depth knowledge across the healthcare spectrum will be invaluable as we move into our next phase of being a market leader at the center of community healthcare,” said Stefano Pessina, executive chairman at Walgreens Boots Alliance.
Shulman’s background includes experience in health care management, and he also currently serves on the boards at VillageMD and CareCentrix, two companies WBA has taken a majority interest in.
[Read More: Walgreens Boots Alliance reportedly begins strategic review of U.K.-based Boots]
“We are very pleased to welcome Steven to our board,” said Roz Brewer, chief executive officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance. “We look forward to benefiting from his industry expertise and viewpoints on the evolving healthcare landscape, as we continue to execute our consumer-centric healthcare strategy and drive long-term shareholder value.”
As the director, Shulman expects to bring not only valuable insights and a unique perspective, but also aid the company in accelerating its efforts to reimage the local health care industry, the company said.
[Read More: Walgreens Boots Alliance attains remaining stake in McKesson’s GEHE, Alliance Healthcare ventures]
“I am honored to join the Walgreens Boots Alliance board at an exciting and pivotal time, and look forward to working with the board and leadership team to further the great momentum they’ve built,” Shulman said. “I am confident WBA will make an even greater impact in the communities it serves, by improving access and health outcomes, while lowering the total cost of care.”