McKesson’s Board of Directors Elects Linda Mantia as New Independent Director
October 19 2020 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) today announced that the
McKesson board of directors has elected Linda Mantia as an
independent director and member of the board’s Audit and Governance
Committees, effective Oct. 19, 2020. With the election of Mantia,
McKesson’s board of directors increases from 11 to 12 members, 11
of whom are independent.
“Linda’s more than 25 years of experience in managing extensive
financial services, operations and digital technology will be
invaluable to the board as we continue to provide the leadership
team with strategic guidance during such a critical time in
healthcare,” said Edward Mueller, McKesson’s independent board
chair. “We’re pleased to welcome Linda to the board and we know
that her collaborative, innovative and transformative leadership
will add to the board’s breadth of experience and diverse
background.”
“It’s an honor to join McKesson’s board of directors. I have
long-admired the company’s deep experience within the industry and
its vision to improve healthcare in every setting,” said Mantia. “I
look forward to joining my fellow board members and company
leadership as we work collectively to enhance the patient
experience.”
Mantia most recently served as senior executive vice president
and chief operating officer of Manulife Financial Corporation, an
international insurance and financial services company, where she
played a critical role in defining Manulife’s corporate strategy
and oversaw its innovation portfolio. Mantia has also served in a
series of leadership roles at Royal Bank of Canada, a multinational
financial services company, including executive vice president of
Global Cards and Payments. Earlier in her career, Mantia worked at
McKinsey & Co., and practiced law at Davies Ward Phillips &
Vineberg LLP.
As an active community member in Ontario, Mantia has deep roots
in Canada and will play an important role in supporting McKesson
Canada's strategic growth initiatives. Mantia currently serves on
the board of directors at Ceridian HCM Holding Inc. and on the
advisory board of Verily Life Sciences. Additionally, Mantia serves
as chair of the Digital and Data Task Force for the Ontario
government and on the boards of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
and Canada’s Walk of Fame.
About McKesson Corporation
McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply
chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and
specialty care, and healthcare information solutions. McKesson
partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, pharmacies,
governments and other organizations in healthcare to help provide
the right medicines, medical products and healthcare services to
the right patients at the right time, safely and cost-effectively.
United by our ICARE shared principles, our employees work every day
to innovate and deliver opportunities that make our customers and
partners more successful — all for the better health of patients.
McKesson has been named a “Most Admired Company” in the healthcare
wholesaler category by FORTUNE, a “Best Place to Work” by the Human
Rights Campaign Foundation, and a top military-friendly company by
Military Friendly. For more information, visit
www.mckesson.com.
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