Walgreens Names Jason Stenta as SVP and Chief Commercial Officer

Jason Stenta, SVP & Chief Commercial Officer, Walgreens ● Photo Credit: Walgreens

DEERFIELD, Ill., October 7, 2024 (BUSINESS WATCH GLOBAL) — Walgreens has announced the appointment of Jason Stenta as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. Stenta will oversee the company’s B2B commercial growth strategy, focusing on the development and commercialization of healthcare services. He will also help enhance Walgreens’ partnerships with payers, health system providers, and life sciences companies.

Mary Langowski, Executive Vice President and President of U.S. Healthcare at Walgreens Boots Alliance, said, "Jason is a strategic, relationship-driven healthcare leader, and I’m proud to welcome him to the team. His experience with complex healthcare organizations, along with his strong understanding of market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and customer needs, will be invaluable as we strengthen our relationships and solutions in healthcare."

Stenta brings nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare, previously serving as Senior Vice President of Payer Sales at Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company. He also held leadership roles at CVS Health for a decade.

Commenting on his new role, Stenta said, "This is an exciting time at Walgreens, and I’m thrilled to have this unique opportunity to contribute. As we look to expand services and provide partners with healthcare solutions they really need, I believe Walgreens' core strengths and services in retail pharmacy will be key in how we’re able to do this."

Stenta is set to begin his role in early October.

Learn more about the company at www.Walgreens.com

Source: Walgreens