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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