(Source: Datamonitor)
CVS Caremark, a retail pharmacy chain, has announced the promotion of three senior executives within its retail pharmacy organization.
Judith Sansone has been named senior vice president of merchandising for CVS/pharmacy. Ms Sansone has worked for more than 30 years for the company, Most recently, she served as vice president merchandising and pricing, responsible for general merchandise, consumables and front store pricing.
During her career with CVS/pharmacy, she has served several roles including vice president healthcare merchandising and vice president retail innovation and store design. In addition, Ms Sansone was part of the core team involved in the integration of the former Eckerd, Osco, Sav-on and Longs Drug as part of the acquisition of these chains by CVS/pharmacy.
Robert Price, chief marketing officer of CVS/pharmacy, takes on an expanded role in the company with the addition of retail innovation and store design to his responsibilities. With more than 20 years of retail, strategy and marketing experience, Mr Price will more tightly integrate the store and digital environments to create a more personalized experience for shoppers and patients. At the center of this effort are the proprietary insights drawn from CVS/pharmacy's ExtraCare loyalty program, the largest of its kind.
Scott Baker, RPh, executive vice president, internal operations, real estate and supply chain, adds inventory management and logistics to his responsibilities. In his expanded role, Mr Baker will provide senior level support for inventory management and product flow in partnership with the merchandising and pharmacy teams. Baker also has oversight of real estate, construction and facilities, and front store operations.
"These appointments tap the deep bench strength and diverse talents of our CVS/pharmacy team," said Mark Cosby, President of CVS/pharmacy. "Through the focus of these leaders and their teams, we're in the unique position to improve the lives of millions of Americans by providing easy, innovative solutions and personalized pharmacy health care at their neighborhood drug store, CVS/pharmacy."
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