New chief human resources officer named at Rite Aid
Rite-Aid has named Ken Black senior VP and chief human resources officer, effective immediately.
Black, who served as the drug chain’s group VP of compensation, benefits and shared services, will succeed Dedra Castle, who is leaving the company for personal health reasons.
Black will report to CEO John Standley, and be responsible for all aspects of human resources, including training, recruitment, talent management, compensation and benefits, labor relations, leadership development and diversity.
Black’s promotion comes on the heels of news that the Walgreens-Rite-Aid merger did not happen on Friday, Jan. 20, as originally speculated. The deal is set to expire on Jan. 27, if not approved before that time.