Rite Aid Names Paul Gilbert General Counsel
August 05 2020 - 12:30PM
Business Wire
Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) has named Paul Gilbert as its General
Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Since joining Rite Aid on an
interim basis earlier this year, Gilbert has played a key role in
the company’s efforts to evolve into a destination for whole being
health. As General Counsel, he will serve on Rite Aid’s Executive
Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Team, and will assume
leadership over the organization’s legal efforts.
Gilbert joined Rite Aid in an interim role on May 21, to assist
with the company’s virtual annual meeting of stockholders, and
other governance matters. He has also offered strategic guidance on
a variety of business initiatives as the company continues its
RxEvolution strategy, which seeks to redefine the industry by
positioning Rite Aid as the leading midmarket PBM, unlocking the
value of the pharmacist, and revitalizing Rite Aid’s retail and
digital experiences.
“We believe Paul’s experience working with healthcare providers,
integrated health networks, payors, and technology solutions will
be an asset as we continue to implement our bold RxEvolution plan,”
said Heyward Donigan, president and CEO, Rite Aid. “We’re excited
to add his proven leadership and perspective to the team of senior
leaders working toward a bright new future for Rite Aid.”
“This is an important time in healthcare, and Rite Aid is
literally on the front lines of the critical mission to keep
communities healthy and thriving,” Gilbert said. “I look forward to
supporting that effort by further strengthening our internal legal,
compliance, and governance-related capabilities so Rite Aid is well
positioned to realize its vision for the future of pharmacy and
pharmacists.”
Before joining Rite Aid, Gilbert was a corporate healthcare
partner at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. Prior to that, he
served for more than 10 years as the Executive Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Governance Officer at LifePoint
Health, Inc. He holds a juris doctorate from the Vanderbilt
University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest
University.
About Rite Aid Corporation
Rite Aid Corporation is on the front lines of delivering
healthcare services and retail products to more than 1.6 million
Americans daily. Our pharmacists are uniquely positioned to engage
with customers and improve their health outcomes. We provide an
array of whole being health products and services for the entire
family through over 2,400 retail pharmacy locations across 18
states. Through EnvisionRxOptions, we provide pharmacy benefits and
services to approximately 4 million members nationwide. For more
information, www.riteaid.com.
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