DUBLIN, Ohio—Cardinal Health announced that its board of directors has appointed Patricia A. Hemingway Hall to succeed Gregory B. Kenny as chair of the board following Kenny's retirement, effective immediately.
Kenny has served on the board since 2007 and as chairman since 2018. During his tenure on the board, Kenny supported the company through periods of significant transformation, including strategic portfolio evolution and operational improvement initiatives.
"On behalf of the board and our management team, we are deeply grateful to Greg for his leadership and lasting contributions to the Company," said Jason Hollar, CEO of Cardinal Health. "We look forward to Pat's continuation of Greg's legacy as a steady, principled leader as we execute our strategic priorities with a focus on strong governance and long-term value creation."
Hemingway Hall has served on the Cardinal Health Board since 2013, including as chair of the governance and sustainability committee for nearly seven years. In addition to her strong institutional knowledge of the company's business, governance framework and strategic priorities, Hemingway Hall brings deep health care leadership experience as the former president and CEO of Health Care Service Corporation, a mutual health insurer.
The company will release third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on Monday, April 30 and said it remains confident in its outlook for fiscal 2026.