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The unexpected loss primarily resulted from a $5.8-billion after-tax non-cash impairment charge related to VillageMD goodwill, an investment initiated during Brewer’s tenure.
Examining the nuances of Brewer’s 2023 compensation, highlighting an 18.24-percent decrease following her departure from Walgreens in September.
Brewer made history on March 15, 2021, becoming the first Black executive to helm an S&P 500 company as CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance
Prior to her tenure at Walgreens, Brewer served as the group president and COO of Starbucks, becoming the first Black woman to hold this prestigious position.
Brewer, who holds the 27th position on the Fortune 500 list, boasts nearly 20 years of leadership experience.
The newfound representation of Black CEOs is a testament to the progress made in creating a more inclusive business landscape.
In the history of the Fortune 500, there have only been 22 Black CEOs of 1,800.