- 1. Early Career
PESSINA
Stefano
CEO of Walgreens
Organization: Walgreens
Date of Birth: 4 June 1941
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Age: 83 years old
Place of Birth: Pescara, Italy
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Activity: Italian-Monegasque billionaire businessman and the vice chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), and the largest single shareholder of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
Profession: Chief Executive Officer
Biography
Stefano Pessina was born on June 4th, 1941 in Pescara, Italy. He spent his childhood years shuffling between Milan, Como and Naples. He attended the Polytechnic University of Milan where he did his graduation in nuclear physics.
Early Career
In 1977 Pessina joined his family’s business of pharmaceuticals. He modified the business structure and strategy and bought other small pharmaceutical business and drug stores in the locality. Pessina renamed the company Alleanza Salute Italia. By 1985 his company had become the nation’s biggest pharmaceutical seller. Pessina's ambition was to head an international pharmaceutical group.
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