“From accountant to CEO of one of the largest health solutions companies in the world, Karen S. Lynch is the definition of a boss lady who’s making waves in the health care industry. Get ready to be inspired by her journey and vision for a healthier, more equitable world!”

Karen S. Lynch is the epitome of a powerhouse CEO: smart, driven, and making waves in the health care industry. As the leader of CVS Health, Karen is not only making a difference in the lives of millions of people but doing it with a level of finesse and style that would make even the most seasoned business mogul jealous. Her achievements are impressive, her vision is inspiring, and her leadership is nothing short of legendary. So, sit back, pop the popcorn, and get ready to be dazzled by the one and only Karen S. Lynch.

Karen S. Lynch is leading this charge toward helping improve health outcomes, increasing access to care and lowering cost: she heads one of the greatest health care entities in America while being president and CEO of CVS Health, transforming the lives of well over 100 million Americans – through CVS’ health care and pharmacy benefit offerings, plus all the impact derived from thousands of community health locales across America – 9,000 communities located throughout this fine country of America.

Karen is known for her profound commitment to sustainability and to driving health equity. She is setting bold goals as the new president of CVS Health to guarantee a healthier planet for the people and communities it serves. Karen stands for a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and has taken concrete steps to foster a culture of inclusiveness in CVS Health. She has a proven track record of driving positive change and has received numerous accolades for her achievements in health and business.

Karen has over three decades of experience in the health care industry, having held various executive positions at Cigna and Magellan Health Services. Before becoming the CEO of CVS Health, she was executive vice president and president of Aetna, where she was responsible for delivering consumer-centric, holistic health care to the millions of people Aetna serves.

Karen’s journey to the top of the health care industry was not without its challenges. She started her career with Ernst & Young as a certified public accountant, a field in which women were still vastly underrepresented at the time. However, Karen persevered and went on to make a significant impact in the health care industry.

Karen’s leadership goes beyond just CVS Health as she is a member of the Business Roundtable and the World Economic Forum Global Coalition for Value in Healthcare Executive Board. She is also a member of the Boston College Women’s Council, fighting for the advancement of women in business.

Karen’s success speaks to the qualities of an outstanding leader committed to excellence, with resilience, and a deep passion for compassionate and purposeful leadership. Leadership has transformed CVS Health into not just a critical source of health care services but one that genuinely cares about its communities. She is a real inspiration and a role model to women in business and beyond.