Cencora names Samantha Hammock as CHRO, succeeding Silvana Battaglia who retires July 12
Cencora said Chief Human Resources Officer Silvana Battaglia will retire effective July 12, 2026, after seven years, and will serve in an advisory capacity through the end of 2026. Samantha Hammock, formerly CHRO at Verizon Communications, will succeed her as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 13, 2026. The filing says the retirement was not due to any disagreement with the company's operations, policies or practices, and it reports no financial figures.
Key points
- Silvana Battaglia retires as EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 12, 2026
- Samantha L. Hammock joins as EVP and CHRO effective July 13, 2026, reporting to CEO Robert P. Mauch
- Hammock most recently served as EVP and CHRO at Verizon Communications; Battaglia advises through end of 2026
- Filing states the retirement was not the result of a disagreement with the company
The filing
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