Rachael Vegas

Rachael Vegas

Chief Commercial Officer Merchandising, Marketing and Digital

WalgreensDeerfield, Illinois, United States

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Experience29+ Years
LevelCXO

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • WalgreensCurrent
    Oct 2025–Present· 11 mos
    • Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial OfficerCurrent
      Oct 2025–Present
  • Oct 2021–Oct 2025· 4 yrs
    • Executive Vice President, Chief Merchant
      Oct 2021–Oct 2025
  • Aug 2019–Oct 2021· 2 yrs 2 mos
    • Sr. Vice President eCommerce Merchandising & Financial Services
      Apr 2021–Oct 2021
    • Sr. Vice President, Merchandising
      Aug 2019–Oct 2021
  • Jun 2017–Jul 2020· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Member, Board of Directors
      Jun 2017–Jul 2020
  • Mar 2016–Jul 2019· 3 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Merchant
      Mar 2016–Jul 2019
  • Feb 2003–Feb 2016· 13 yrs
    • VP GMM, Center Store, Grocery
      2014–Feb 2016
    • VP MM, Snacks, Beverages, Pet Care and Candy
      Feb 2011–2014
    • Divisional Sourcing Manager, Apparel and Accessories
      Oct 2009–Feb 2011
    • Director, Merchandise Planning, Toys & Sporting Goods
      Sep 2006–Oct 2009
    • Sr. Buyer, Snacks & Beverages
      2006–Sep 2006
    • Sr. Buyer, The One Spot
      Feb 2005–2006
    • Buyer, School & Office
      2004–Feb 2005
    • Buyer, Household Cleaning
      Feb 2003–Dec 2003
  • Sep 2002–Feb 2003· 5 mos
    • Category Manager, Beauty
      Sep 2002–Feb 2003
  • Jul 1997–Aug 2000· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Manager, Retail Operations
      Jul 1999–Aug 2000
    • Assistant Store Manager
      Jul 1998–Jul 1999
    • Retail Management Trainee
      Jul 1997–Jul 1998

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Executive Education

Preparing to be a Corporate Director

Harvard Business School

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

International Relations

Tufts University

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Rachael Vegas
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

19 of 19 skills
Visual MerchandisingSupply ChainInventory ControlProduct DevelopmentStore ManagementCustomer ServiceTeam BuildingSourcingGlobal SourcingMicrosoft ExcelCPFRNegotiationMerchandise PlanningApparelMerchandisingAssortmentRetailInventory ManagementForecasting