Larry Merlo
Keynote Speaker: Healthcare Management Leader & Former CEO of CVS Health; Architect of CVS-Aetna Merger; Chair of Kenvue Board
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Larry Merlo Biography
Larry J. Merlo is a pharmacist and executive known for his leadership in the U.S. healthcare and retail pharmacy industries. Merlo earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and began his career at Peoples Drug, joining CVS Pharmacy when the company acquired Peoples. He advanced through roles including Chief Operating Officer of CVS Health, President of CVS Pharmacy, and Executive Vice President–Stores, before being appointed Chief Executive Officer.
During his tenure as President and CEO, Merlo oversaw significant growth and strategic transformation at CVS Health. Under his leadership, company revenue increased from approximately $100 billion to nearly $250 billion. Merlo guided CVS Health’s expansion and leveraged opportunities presented by the Affordable Care Act to evolve the company into a multifaceted health-management organization. He announced that CVS would discontinue tobacco sales in all stores, a public health initiative that resulted in forgoing about $2 billion in annual revenue and contributed to the company’s rebranding as CVS Health.
Merlo also led CVS Health’s $69 billion merger with health insurer Aetna, a move designed to create a data-driven healthcare model focused on personalized and accessible care. He directed the expansion of MinuteClinics, increasing the number of walk-in health clinics, and implemented policies to limit access to opioid painkillers in response to the prescription drug crisis. Merlo was recognized by Fortune Magazine as number 31 on its Biz Person of the Year list.
Merlo’s influence extended to public health advocacy and industry leadership. He and his daughter attended the State of the Union Address as guests of the First Lady, highlighting the national impact of CVS Health’s initiatives. He was named Distinguished Alumni Fellow by the University of Pittsburgh and served on the boards of America’s Health Insurance Plans, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the Partnership for Rhode Island, and the Business Roundtable.
Following his retirement from CVS Health, Merlo has remained active in the healthcare and business sectors. He serves as Chair of the Kenvue Board of Directors, a consumer health company, as an Emeritus Trustee of the University of Pittsburgh, and as an advisor to Charlesbank Capital Partners. With more than four decades of experience in retail pharmacy, healthcare management, and healthcare policy, Merlo continues to contribute to discussions on the future of American healthcare.
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How much does it cost to book Larry Merlo for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Larry Merlo speak about?
Larry Merlo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Business, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, Medicine, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Finance and Business Leadership. -
Who is the agent for Larry Merlo?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Larry Merlo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Larry Merlo for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Larry Merlo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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