Samantha Hammock
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Cencora
Cencora•Greater Philadelphia, United States
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As the Chief Human Resources Officer at Cencora, I lead the global human capital strategy, focusing on building high-performing teams, fostering a purpose-led culture, and driving the enterprise transformation necessary to deliver on our business goals.I am a firm believer that culture is a competitive advantage. My work is dedicated to creating environments where talent can thrive and where our human capital strategy directly influences operational success. By balancing data-driven decision-making with a focus on empathy, agility, and inclusive leadership, I aim to equip our workforce to excel in an increasingly complex global landscape.Throughout my career, I have remained committed to evolving how we attract, develop, and retain the best talent. Whether focusing on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, or the integration of business and people strategy, my core mission remains the same: ensuring our people have the vision, capability, and support to achieve meaningful impact for our customers and stakeholders.
Career Timeline
- CencoraCurrentJul 2026–Present· 3 mos
- Chief Human Resources OfficerCurrentJul 2026–Present
- Dec 2020–Jul 2026· 5 yrs 7 mos
- Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerDec 2021–Jul 2026
- SVP, Global TalentDec 2020–Dec 2021
- Jun 2006–Dec 2020· 14 yrs 6 mos
- Global Talent & LearningApr 2020–Dec 2020
- Chief Learning OfficerAug 2017–Apr 2020
- Vice President, Leadership StrategyMar 2016–Apr 2020
- Vice President, Global Leadership Development & OnboardingDec 2014–Feb 2016
- Vice President, Learning & CommunicationsApr 2010–Dec 2014
- Director, Change ManagementJun 2006–Jul 2010
- Oct 2000–Apr 2006· 5 yrs 6 mos
- Manager, Information TechnologyOct 2000–Apr 2006
- Apr 2000–Oct 2000· 6 mos
- AuditorApr 2000–Oct 2000
Education
MBA
Finance, General
Wayne State UniversityBA
Business Law
Michigan State University