Rachael Vegas
Chief Commercial Officer Merchandising, Marketing and Digital
Walgreens•Deerfield, Illinois, United States
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience29+ Years
LevelCXO
Career Timeline
- WalgreensCurrentOct 2025–Present· 11 mos
- Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial OfficerCurrentOct 2025–Present
- Oct 2021–Oct 2025· 4 yrs
- Executive Vice President, Chief MerchantOct 2021–Oct 2025
- Aug 2019–Oct 2021· 2 yrs 2 mos
- Sr. Vice President eCommerce Merchandising & Financial ServicesApr 2021–Oct 2021
- Sr. Vice President, MerchandisingAug 2019–Oct 2021
- Jun 2017–Jul 2020· 3 yrs 1 mo
- Member, Board of DirectorsJun 2017–Jul 2020
- Mar 2016–Jul 2019· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Chief MerchantMar 2016–Jul 2019
- Feb 2003–Feb 2016· 13 yrs
- VP GMM, Center Store, Grocery2014–Feb 2016
- VP MM, Snacks, Beverages, Pet Care and CandyFeb 2011–2014
- Divisional Sourcing Manager, Apparel and AccessoriesOct 2009–Feb 2011
- Director, Merchandise Planning, Toys & Sporting GoodsSep 2006–Oct 2009
- Sr. Buyer, Snacks & Beverages2006–Sep 2006
- Sr. Buyer, The One SpotFeb 2005–2006
- Buyer, School & Office2004–Feb 2005
- Buyer, Household CleaningFeb 2003–Dec 2003
- Sep 2002–Feb 2003· 5 mos
- Category Manager, BeautySep 2002–Feb 2003
- Jul 1997–Aug 2000· 3 yrs 1 mo
- Manager, Retail OperationsJul 1999–Aug 2000
- Assistant Store ManagerJul 1998–Jul 1999
- Retail Management TraineeJul 1997–Jul 1998
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business SchoolExecutive Education
Preparing to be a Corporate Director
Harvard Business SchoolBachelor of Arts (BA)
International Relations
Tufts UniversityExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Rachael Vegas
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Visual MerchandisingSupply ChainInventory ControlProduct DevelopmentStore ManagementCustomer ServiceTeam BuildingSourcingGlobal SourcingMicrosoft ExcelCPFRNegotiationMerchandise PlanningApparelMerchandisingAssortmentRetailInventory ManagementForecasting