Ornella
Co-Chief Operating Officer
Business and management
Brother Industries Slovakia s.r.o.
United Kingdom
Biography
Ornella is Co-Chief Operating Officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., overseeing Global Brands, Pharmaceutical Wholesale, the Retail Pharmacy International businesses outside the UK and Republic of Ireland, Human Resources and other business services. Prior to this, she was named Executive Vice President of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. and President and Chief Executive of Global Wholesale and International Retail in December 2014 before moving into her current position in June 2016. Prior to the formation of Walgreens Boots Alliance, she was Chief Executive Wholesale and Brands of Alliance Boots. Ms. Barra had previously been Chief Executive of the Pharmaceutical Wholesale Division (from January 2009 to September 2013), and before that, Wholesale & Commercial Affairs Director. In her role, she oversaw the Pharmaceutical Wholesale Division as well as the overall development of International Health & Beauty and Brands. In April 2013, Ms. Barra was appointed as an independent member of the Board of Assicurazioni Generali, an insurance company, and since January 2015, she has also served on the Board of Directors of AmerisourceBergen Corporation, a pharmaceutical services company.
Research Interest
Business and management