Dive Brief:
- Tim Theriault will step down from his position as Walgreens’ executive vice president and chief information officer effective Monday, the company announced Friday.
- Anthony Roberts, formerly the senior vice president and international CIO, will assume Theriault’s role on behalf of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
- Theriault will continue as a consultant and senior advisor to the acting CEO of the Walgreens Boots Alliance, Stefano Pessina.
Dive Insight:
Walgreens said Theriault is stepping down from his position for personal reasons. He will continue to advise the company on issues such as cybersecurity.
“Tim has played a critically important role over the past six years leading Walgreens IT transformation, and advancing and integrating the Walgreens Boots Alliance technology teams and infrastructure since the merger of Walgreens and Alliance Boots last December,” said acting CEO Stefano Pessina in a release.
Having helped lead the integration of IT following the Alliance Boots and Walgreens merger, Anthony Roberts will assume Theriault’s responsibilities. Walgreens Boots Alliance controls more than 13,000 stores in 11 countries under the Walgreens, Duane Reade, Boots and Alliance Healthcare brands.
