Timoney of Heineken USA: Women should take risks

Walgreens CEO hopes "to make change happen" | Timoney of Heineken USA: Women should take risks | Vidon Vineyard's new president scores a first Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( May 12, 2021 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT A Leader's Edge [] [Walgreens CEO hopes "to make change happen"]( Seasoned executive Rosalind Brewer, who has had stints at Starbucks and Sam's Club, discusses her role as CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance during the pandemic, discrimination in her career and promoting diversity. "I see so many ills that still need energy and need a voice," Brewer says, adding, "I hope that I can still be that person to make change happen." 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