CVS Health Appoints Former Elevance CFO John Gallina to Board and Audit Committee

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CVS Health has appointed John E. Gallina, former CFO of Elevance Health and a certified public accountant, to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, enhancing financial oversight.

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• New Director Appointed

  John E. Gallina was elected to the Board of Directors of CVS Health Corporation, effective March 19, 2026.

• Seasoned Financial Expert Joins Board

  Mr. Gallina is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Elevance Health, Inc., a leading health benefits provider, and has nearly 30 years of finance and audit experience.

• Appointed to Audit Committee

  Mr. Gallina was appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board and designated an "audit committee financial expert" under SEC rules, enhancing financial oversight.

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The appointment of John E. Gallina, a seasoned financial executive with nearly 30 years at Elevance Health, including a tenure as CFO, significantly strengthens CVS Health's Board and specifically its Audit Committee. His designation as an "audit committee financial expert" is particularly relevant given the company's recent financial challenges, including a significant drop in net income and goodwill impairment reported in its last 10-K. This move signals a commitment to robust financial governance and oversight, which could positively impact investor confidence.