August 18, 2021
AmerisourceBergen Appoints Elizabeth Campbell to Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
John Chou, current Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, to retire after nearly 20 years of service
CONSHOHOCKEN,
PA –
AmerisourceBergen, a global healthcare leader, announced the appointment of
Elizabeth Campbell as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Ms. Campbell
will report directly to Steven H. Collis, Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer, and will succeed John Chou, who has decided to retire after
nearly 20 years of leading AmerisourceBergen’s legal function. As part of a planned
transition, Mr. Chou will assume the role of Executive Vice President and
Special Advisor to the Chairman & CEO where he will work closely to oversee
the completion of post-closing negotiations and integration with Alliance
Healthcare through the first part of calendar 2022.
“AmerisourceBergen
has benefited from John’s leadership and lasting contributions to the
organization,” said Collis. “I am personally and professionally grateful for
John’s integrity, innovation and fierce intellect, which he displayed for more
than two decades while always keeping our team members, customers and the
patients we ultimately serve at the forefront.”
“As
we continue to advance our company to provide innovation and global healthcare
solutions, I am thrilled to welcome Elizabeth to our executive management team.
She is a proven advisor with exceptional legal leadership and expertise and an
in-depth knowledge of our business and industry,” Collis continued. “Elizabeth’s
unmatched track record and legal execution make her an exceptional leader who
will help AmerisourceBergen deliver long-term value for all its stakeholders as
a leading global healthcare provider.”
In
her new role, Ms. Campbell will oversee all legal and regulatory teams at
AmerisourceBergen, and will serve as the primary legal advisor for senior
management and the Board of Directors. Ms. Campbell has more than 11 years of
experience at AmerisourceBergen, most recently as Deputy General Counsel, where
she oversaw the legal teams that support all of AmerisourceBergen’s businesses
and corporate, litigation, labor and employment, and intellectual property matters.
Previously, Campbell worked as an attorney in a private practice in
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh for more than 10 years. Ms. Campbell holds a Juris
Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh.
About
AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen fosters a positive impact on the
health of people and communities around the world by advancing the development
and delivery of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. As a leading global
healthcare company, with a foundation in pharmaceutical distribution and
solutions for manufacturers, pharmacies and providers, we create unparalleled
access, efficiency and reliability for human and animal health. Our 41,000
global team members power our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to
create healthier futures. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #8 on the Fortune 500
with more than $200 billion in annual revenue. Learn more at www.amerisourcebergen.com.