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Marc Owen Appointed President of McKesson Specialty HealthJanuary 31, 2012 |
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McKesson today announced the appointment of Marc Owen as president of McKesson Specialty Health, effective immediately. This appointment is the next step in achieving the company’s goal of becoming the leader in the fast-growing specialty market by providing innovative technology, clinical support and business solutions that improve the health and vitality of the community-based care delivery system. “Marc’s breadth of knowledge, astute strategic insights, and sharp business acumen have played an instrumental role in driving McKesson’s success over the past decade,” said John H. Hammergren, chairman and CEO, McKesson Corporation. “With his deep understanding of the provider, payer and manufacturer markets, Marc is uniquely qualified to lead McKesson Specialty Health as it navigates the rapidly-changing specialty sector.” “The specialty market—and community oncology in particular—is a core strategic focus for McKesson, and we look forward to further strengthening our position by empowering the science and delivery of community-based patient care,” said Paul Julian, executive vice president and group president, McKesson. “Marc and his team will build upon McKesson Specialty Health’s commitment to running a physician-focused organization, focused on keeping community-based practices financially healthy and at the forefront of excellent, efficient care delivery.” As executive vice president of corporate strategy and business development, Marc has been the architect of McKesson’s overall corporate strategy for over a decade. He has orchestrated numerous acquisitions, and has been a catalyst for internal innovation. In addition, as the leader of McKesson’s corporate strategy and business development organization, Marc has consistently attracted, developed and promoted people who today serve as leaders in key positions throughout the company. Prior to joining McKesson, Owen was a senior partner at McKinsey, advising pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare providers, distributors and technology companies, including McKesson, for more than a decade. He was a founding partner responsible for establishing McKinsey's presence in Silicon Valley and a leader of McKinsey's Business Technology office globally. Marc was also chief executive officer of MindCrossing. The search for his successor as executive vice president of corporate strategy and business development will begin immediately. About McKesson Specialty Health McKesson Specialty Health, a division of McKesson Corporation, empowers the community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care. Through innovative clinical, research, business and operational solutions, facilitated by integrated technology systems, we improve the financial health of our customers and help them provide quality care for patients. For more information, visit www.mckessonspecialtyhealth.com About McKesson McKesson Corporation, currently ranked 15th on the FORTUNE 500, is a healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to making the business of healthcare run better. We partner with payers, hospitals, physician offices, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies and others across the spectrum of care to build healthier organizations that deliver better care to patients in every setting. McKesson helps its customers improve their financial, operational, and clinical performance with solutions that include pharmaceutical and medical-surgical supply management, healthcare information technology, and business and clinical services. For more information, visit http://www.mckesson.com .
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