A member of Cardinal Health’s executive leadership team have been named to Reuters’ Trailblazing Women lists, announced today to coincide with International Women’s Day. These lists recognize women who have made significant contributions to their fields.

Debbie Weitzman, CEO of our Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions Segment, is included among Reuters’ 20 Trailblazing Women in Healthcare. 

Debbie Weitzman, CEO, Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions Segment

Weitzman has a long track record of breaking barriers, including becoming the first woman to hold a CEO position at Cardinal Health. She is responsible for driving the growth and impact of Cardinal Health’s Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions Segment.

Recently, she has spearheaded the creation and launch of Navista Network, a new offering that will provide community oncology practices with the tools they need to remain independent and better serve their patients. In addition, she has led and championed a variety of programs and solutions that empower pharmacists to improve their patients’ medication adherence, which is directly connected to better health outcomes in older adults and those with multiple chronic conditions.

Weitzman also serves as executive sponsor of the Women’s Impact Network, an employee resource group at Cardinal Health, and seeks to advance goals for gender representation, engagement, equity and allyship.

“I believe in the power of sponsorship, and I hope that women who have been successful will pay it forward to help other women break down barriers and consider new opportunities. Putting your own credibility on the line to vouch for another woman is a powerful endorsement.”

During her 19-year career with Cardinal Health, Weitzman has served in many leadership roles across sales and distribution operations, most recently as president, Pharmaceutical Distribution and The Medicine Shoppe International, Inc., leading the company’s distribution efforts to thousands of pharmacies. She also previously served as the SVP and general manager of Cardinal Health Puerto Rico.

Weitzman serves on the Board of Directors for the Healthcare Distribution Alliance. She also serves as a director on the Board of Outcomes™ and as an independent director for Filtration Group. She earned her bachelor’s degree in history from Dartmouth College and a master’s degree from Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.