Adds background in paragraphs 2-5Oct 10 (Reuters) - U.S. pharmacy chain operator Walgreens Boots Alliance WBA.O will name Tim Wentworth as its new chief executive, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. Last month, Rosalind Brewer had abruptly stepped down from the position after less than three years at the top job. The company named lead independent director Ginger Graham as interim chief as it searches for a permanent replacement. Wentworth was the CEO of Cigna's CI.N Evernorth unit till he retired in 2021. (Reporting by Urvi Dugar in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)((UrviManoj.Dugar@thomsonreuters.com;))The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Source: Wall Street Journal October 11, 2023 08:36 UTC