Rosalind Brewer resigns as Walgreens CEO

Rosalind Brewer, the CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, has stepped down from her position, making her departure effective immediately. Brewer, the first African American and first woman to lead the company, will continue to advise Walgreens during the search for her replacement. Ginger Graham, the current lead independent director, will serve as interim CEO. Brewer's departure comes after her successful navigation of the company through the COVID-19 pandemic and its vaccine rollout. Walgreens has been focusing on transforming into a healthcare destination to compete with rivals like CVS Health.