Brewer becomes the only black woman currently at the helm of a F500 organization. In her time as COO at Starbucks, she oversaw the companies rapid digital transformation and expansion into new product categories. Walgreens is facing strong competitive pressure as its industry transforms to accommodate new rivals (Amazon).
While this likely translates to a long and arduous journey against the wind, it’s great to see one small step toward increasing diversity in global corporate leadership. Best of luck, Roz!