Cardinal Health Appoints New CFO

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Cardinal Health, a leading provider of products and services to the healthcare industry, has announced the appointment of Jeffrey W. Henderson as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer. Henderson succeeds interim CFO J. Michael Losh, who has been in the role since late July. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare and finance industries, Henderson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new position.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jeffrey W. Henderson, 40, has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer of Cardinal Health, Inc.
  • Henderson was previously president and general manager of Eli Lilly Canada Inc. and vice president and corporate controller of Eli Lilly & Co.
  • He has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare and finance industries, including 10 years at General Motors Corp.
  • Henderson holds a BS in electrical engineering from Kettering University and an MBA from Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.
  • He is a native of St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada.
  • Henderson will succeed interim CFO J. Michael Losh, who has been in the role since late July.
  • Cardinal Health develops, manufactures, packages and markets products for patient care, develops drug-delivery technologies, and distributes pharmaceuticals and medical-surgical and laboratory supplies.
  • The company is a major player in the healthcare industry, providing products and services to healthcare professionals and patients.

Statistics:

  • 20+ years of industry experience for Henderson
  • 10 years at General Motors Corp. for Henderson
  • 1998-2000: Vice president and corporate treasurer at Eli Lilly & Co.
  • 2000-2003: Vice president and corporate controller at Eli Lilly & Co.
  • 2003-2005: President and general manager of Eli Lilly Canada Inc.

Sources:

  • Health & Medicine Week
  • NewsRx.com
  • Cardinal Health, Inc. press release (date not specified in original text)