Walgreens taps Optum exec as SVP
By HME News Staff
Updated 11:54 AM CDT, Wed October 9, 2024
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens has named Jason Stenta as senior vice president and chief commercial officer. In this new role, Stenta will lead the company’s commercial growth strategy, driving development and commercialization of B2B health care services built on the company’s core assets, and enhancing partnerships with payers, health system providers and life sciences companies. “This is an exciting time at Walgreens, and I’m thrilled to have this unique opportunity to contribute,” said Stenta. “As we look to expand services, and provide partners with health care 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 brings nearly 20 years of health care experience, successfully leading large organizations and cross-functional teams through growth and change. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of payer sales for Optum, and prior to that, he held leadership roles at CVS Health for 10 years.
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