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Alexander W. Gourlay is on the board of World Business Chicago and Co-Chief Operating Officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and Secretary & Director at Retail Industry Leaders Association. In his past career Mr. Gourlay was Chief Executive Officer for Alliance Boots Holdings Ltd., President for Walgreen Co., Director-Healthcare & Store Development at Boots Group Plc, Director, CEO-Health & Beauty Division at Alliance Boots GmbH, Managing Director at Boots UK Ltd., Director at National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc. and Trustee & Chairman-Environment Leadership Team at Business in the Community.
Alexander Gourlay active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides expertise and support to its member pharmacists | Corporate Officer/Principal | 09/02/2010 |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a membership organization for retailers | Director/Board Member | - |
Holland & Barrett International Ltd.
Holland & Barrett International Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates health & wellness retail stores | Chairman | 06/01/2023 |
Former positions of Alexander Gourlay
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE, INC. | President | 01/12/2014 |
Walgreen Co.
Walgreen Co. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Retails pharmaceutical and healthcare products through instore & online | President | 05/02/2020 |
Alliance Boots GmbH
Alliance Boots GmbH Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Retails health and beauty care products & wholesales pharmaceuticals in major international markets | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2013 |
| ALLIANCE BOOTS HOLDINGS LTD | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2011 |
Boots UK Ltd.
Boots UK Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails beauty and healthcare products | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2007 |
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| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Walgreen Co.
Walgreen Co. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Retails pharmaceutical and healthcare products through instore & online | Retail Trade |
Boots Group Plc
Boots Group Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and markets pharmaceutical and consumer products | Health Technology |
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides expertise and support to its member pharmacists | Commercial Services |
Business in the Community
Business in the Community Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business development and training support services | Commercial Services |
National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc.
National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services and consumer products | Health Services |
World Business Chicago
World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides economic data and statistical assistance services | Commercial Services |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a membership organization for retailers | Commercial Services |
Alliance Boots Holdings Ltd.
Alliance Boots Holdings Ltd. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Operates a chain of pharmacies and healthcare stores | Retail Trade |
Holland & Barrett International Ltd.
Holland & Barrett International Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Owns and operates health & wellness retail stores | Retail Trade |
Alliance Boots GmbH
Alliance Boots GmbH Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Retails health and beauty care products & wholesales pharmaceuticals in major international markets | Consumer Non-Durables |
Walgreens Boots Alliance Ltd.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes pharmacy and beauty products | Health Technology |
Boots UK Ltd.
Boots UK Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails beauty and healthcare products | Retail Trade |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Retails and wholesales pharmaceuticals & provides technology-enabled healthcare services | Retail Trade |
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