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Rosalind G. Brewer

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Rosalind G. Brewer

Full Name: Rosalind G. Brewer

Born: January 01, 1962, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America

Occupation: Businessperson

Job: Chief Executive Officer, Retired

Works for: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

Primary Industry: Retail, Pharmaceuticals

Nationality: American

Residence: Chicago, Illinois

Annual Income: ( ): ~ USD $28.30 Million

Rosalind Brewer was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO),  Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., March 15, 2021 to September 2023. She is one of the most powerful women in corporate America. She was the third Black American Woman to lead a Fortune 500 Company. Ms. Brewer was one of only five currently active Black CEOs of a Fortune 500 listed company. Ms. Brewer's achievements have been nothing short of remarkable. She made history by becoming the first woman to hold multiple esteemed positions. From her role as the CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance to her position as the group president and COO of Starbucks, and her tenure as the CEO of Sam's Club, Ms. Brewer has consistently proven herself as a trailblazer and an inspiration for aspiring women leaders. Her success is a testament to her exceptional skills, dedication, and ability to excel in diverse industries. 

Work Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    Rosalind (Roz) Brewer joined Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. as Chief Executive Officer in March 2021. She also is a Director on WBA’s Board. She stepped down from both positions in September 2023.

  • Group President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Starbucks Corporation

    As group president and chief operating officer, Brewer leads the company’s operating businesses across the Americas (Canada, U.S. and Latin America), as well as the global functions of supply chain, product innovation, and store development organizations. She also serves as a director on the Starbucks board of directors.

  • President and Chief Executive Officer, Sam's Club

    she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sam’s Club, a membership-only retail warehouse club and division of Walmart, Inc., from February 2012 to February 2017.

  • President, Walmart East, Walmart Inc.

    Ms. Brewer previously held several executive leadership positions with Walmart beginning in 2006 as regional vice president, responsible for operations in Georgia, and was quickly promoted to president of the southeast operating division. She later led the south business unit of Wal-Mart U.S. as executive vice president and president and executive vice president for the eastern business unit at Walmart stores

  • President of Global Nonwovens Division, Kimberly-Clark

    Brewer began her career as a research technician at Kimberly-Clark, a global paper-based product company where she held numerous leadership roles including: market manager, director for Skincare, and vice president for nonwovens.

Board Memberships And Advisory Roles

  • Board Member (2024 - Present), United Airlines Holdings, Inc.,

  • Chairperson of the board of trustees, Spelman College,

  • Board Member, VillageMD,

  • Board Member, World Business Chicago,

  • Board Member, Business Roundtable,

  • Board Member, Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture,

  • Board Member, Starbucks Corporation, 1

  • Board Member, Amazon Inc., 1

  • Board Member, Lockheed Martin Corporation, 1

  • Board Member, Molson Coors Brewing Company, 1

Education

  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry, Spelman College, 1984

  • Graduate, Advanced Management Program, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania,

  • Graduate, Director's College, Stanford University,

Accolades

  • Women of the Year, USA Today Magazine, 2022;

  • Inaugural 2021 Forbes 50 Over 50 list of entrepreneurs, leaders, scientists and creators who are over the age of 50., Forbes Magazine, 2021;

  • Fortune ranked Brewer the 27th Most Powerful Women in the World., Fortune magazine, 2020;

  • Ranked 48th, Worlds 100 Most Powerful Women, Forbes Magazzine, 2020;

  • Spelman College Legacy of Leadership, Spelman College, 2017;

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