WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 23,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today
announced two executive appointments. David
Joyner will rejoin the company as Executive Vice President
and President of Pharmacy Services, while Amy Bricker has been named Executive Vice
President and Chief Product Officer – Consumer.
"David and Amy are accomplished leaders with proven track
records of anticipating and meeting customer and client needs,"
said CVS Health President and CEO Karen S.
Lynch. "David has deep experience in pharmacy benefit
management that will help us deliver on our growth strategy for the
business."
Joyner will join the company on January
30 and lead the Pharmacy Services segment, which provides
solutions to employers, health plans, and government businesses and
serves more than 110 million members through CVS Caremark®, CVS
Specialty® and other areas. He will become a member of the
company's executive leadership team and report to Lynch. Joyner, a
former CVS Health executive, brings more than 34 years of health
care and pharmacy benefit management experience to the company.
"CVS Caremark is a pharmacy innovator, consistently delivering
industry leading products and results for customers," said Joyner.
"I look forward to working alongside a talented team dedicated to
improving the health care experience."
Joyner replaces Dr. Alan Lotvin,
who plans to retire in April. Dr. Lotvin has played a critical role
in the growth and success of several CVS Health businesses over the
course of his 10-year tenure. He has been a champion of affordable
and accessible health care, previously serving as head of CVS
Specialty and as Chief Transformation Officer.
Bricker will join the company in February, serving on the
company's executive leadership team and reporting to Lynch in a
newly created role. Bricker has nearly 20 years of diverse health
care experience, most recently serving as President of Express
Scripts.
"Every element of our strategy puts consumers first, with a
particular focus on the products and services they use to stay
well," said Lynch. "Amy's passion and proven leadership will be
invaluable assets as we continue to deliver on that strategy."
Bricker will focus on consumer products and innovation, leading
the development of new products that support the evolving health
care needs of consumers in the community, the home, and
digitally.
"CVS Health has unmatched opportunities to enhance and launch
consumer products that make care simpler and more affordable," said
Bricker. "I'm incredibly excited to join the company at a pivotal
time in health care."
About CVS Health
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.
Media contact
T.J. Crawford
212-457-0583
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Investor contact
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McGrath
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