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CVS Health Names Karen Lynch To Succeed Merlo As CEO

Oct 20, 2023•about 2 years ago

Company

CVS Health

WoonsocketHealth Care

Description

Merlo has held the top job at the company for the past decade, after joining CVS Health as a pharmacist 40 years ago. He will continue to serve on the company’s board until the next shareholders’ meeting in May 2021, and will officially retire on May 31.

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Company

CVS Health

Location

Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States

About

CVS Health® is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that's managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.

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