Rosalind Brewer is departing her role as CEO and director at Walgreens Boots Alliance, with the board of directors appointing Ginger Graham, current lead independent director, as interim chief executive.
Brewer will continue to advise Walgreens while the company conducts a search for a permanent CEO, the company stated.
Graham has held leadership positions across the healthcare industry, including as president and CEO of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company focused on people with diabetes, Walgreens noted. She has served on the Walgreens board since 2010, and in October 2022 became the lead independent director.