Walmart appoints new VP health and wellness transformation

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Marcus Osborne last week was named to the role of VP health and wellness transformation, according to a series of internal memos obtained by Drug Store News' sister publication Retailing Today that outlined a number of new postings. He will report to George Riedl, SVP of health and wellness. 

 

Osborne previously served as vice president of health and wellness payer relations. In his new role, Osborne will focus on driving the strategic vision, business development and key initiatives for the transformation of the health and wellness business.

 

Osborne played a role in the implementation last year of Walmart's Healthcare Begins Here initiative, an in-store program to educate customers at Walmart pharmacies about their health insurance options and the benefits and costs of one plan over another that was featured in a Drug Store News special report on Walmart's health initiatives. To help deliver on that promise, Walmart partnered with DirectHealth.com. 

 

Looking forward, Osborne will help deliver on Walmart's current edict - delivering on Walmart U.S. president and CEO Greg Foran's strategy that revolves around "winning with stores, delivering value, being great merchants and providing convenience," Retailing Today reported.