DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBA), a leading global pharmacy and healthcare retailer, has announced the appointment of Lanesha Minnix as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Legal Officer. Minnix, who previously held a similar position at Ecolab (NYSE:ECL), Inc., will begin her tenure with Walgreens on April 15.
In her new role, Minnix will report directly to CEO Tim Wentworth and serve on the company's Executive Committee. Her responsibilities will encompass overseeing Walgreens' global legal, compliance, corporate governance, and corporate security functions. This appointment is the latest in a series of high-level executive team announcements made by the company.
Tim Wentworth expressed his enthusiasm for Minnix's arrival, highlighting her respected leadership and legal expertise as a valuable asset for Walgreens, particularly as the company expands its healthcare services.
Minnix herself conveyed excitement about joining the company, recognizing the trusted and iconic status of Walgreens' brands and expressing her commitment to advancing the company's business objectives and positioning it for long-term success.
Before her role at Ecolab, Minnix served as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Flowserve (NYSE:FLS) and held executive legal positions at BMC Stock Holdings (NASDAQ:BMCH). Her early career included roles at ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM), Shell (LON:SHEL) Oil Company, and Sprint, and she began as a corporate associate at the law firm K&L Gates.
Minnix is an Executive Leadership Council member and holds a Juris Doctor and an MBA from the University of Tulsa, as well as a bachelor's degree in marketing from St. Louis University.
Walgreens Boots Alliance operates approximately 12,500 locations across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, employing over 330,000 people. It has been recognized for its sustainable operations and is a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.
This leadership completion follows the recent appointments of Manmohan Mahajan as EVP and Global Chief Financial Officer, Elizabeth Burger as EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, and Mary Langowski as EVP and President, U.S. Healthcare.
The information for this article is based on a press release statement from Walgreens Boots Alliance.
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