National Diversity Council recognizes Kroger VP pharmacy

CINCINNATI, - Kroger's VP pharmacy Philecia Avery on Thursday was honored by the National Diversity Council with a 2015 Most Powerful & Influential Women Award during the 8th Annual Ohio Diversity & Leadership Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

 

Avery was one of 13 women recognized for their professional accomplishments during the Ohio Diversity Council's annual gathering.

 

"I'm honored and humbled by this recognition, which reflects the work of our incredible team of pharmacists, technicians and support staff in our more than 2,100 pharmacy locations nationwide," Avery said.

 

Avery began her career with Kroger in 1997 as a pharmacist in the Nashville division. She was later promoted to pharmacy manager followed by pharmacy coordinator for the division. In 2007, she moved to Kroger's general office where she served in several roles of increasing responsibility, including manager of clinical services, manager of pharmacy benefit sales and services and director of pharmacy operations. She was promoted to her current role, overseeing 2,116 pharmacy locations as VP pharmacy, in 2014.