Walmart names former Walgreens exec to lead health & wellness
Walmart’s new executive VP of health & wellness has a wide-ranging healthcare and consumer services background.
Dr. Cheryl Pegus joins Walmart in her new role on Dec. 21, 2020, reporting to Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner. Pegus will further develop Walmart’s healthcare vision, leading health and wellness across the Walmart enterprise.
She comes to Walmart from her most recent role as Cambia Health Solution’s president of consumer health solutions and chief medical officer, where she was responsible for clinical and consumer strategy. After working in private practice for several years as a cardiologist, Pegus joined Pfizer, where she focused on the development of clinical protocols and early disease management programs. She also served at Aetna, where her work supported a focus on wellness, women's health, health equity initiatives and predictive analytics. Pegus also served as the first chief medical officer at Walgreens from 2010-2012.
Walmart Health & Wellness consists of more than 4,700 pharmacies, more than 3,400 vision centers, Walmart Health centers, digital health capabilities, and Walmart Insurance Services LLC.
“I am humbled to be joining the Walmart organization and for the opportunity to partner internally and externally to build upon existing initiatives for accessible and affordable care for associates and the communities we serve,” Pegus said.
“I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Pegus to the Walmart family to advance our efforts to continue exploring healthcare solutions for customers and associates, and helping Americans live better – and healthier,” said Furner. “She is an exceptional leader who will help us deliver care of the highest quality that people can receive at the right time, regardless of insurance coverage. This has never been more important as it is now, while the pandemic continues to put a strain on our healthcare system.”
Walmart Inc. operates approximately 11,400 stores under 55 banners in 26 countries and e-commerce websites.