CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer James F. Cleary will retire effective June 30, 2026, as the company begins a search for his successor.
Cleary, 62, has served as CFO since November 2018 and joined the company in 2015 following its acquisition of MWI Veterinary Supply, where he had been chief executive officer for more than a decade.
Cencora said it has engaged an executive search firm to evaluate both internal and external candidates, with Cleary expected to assist in the transition and remain in an advisory role through the end of 2026.
Cleary’s tenure included overseeing financial operations during a period of company growth, according to Cencora.
“Jim retires with an outstanding track record of driving growth and shareholder value during his over 20 years as a public company executive,” said Chief Executive Officer Robert P. Mauch.
Board Chair Mark Durcan said Cleary will continue to support the company during the transition, calling him “a consistent, thoughtful and practical leader.”
Cleary said he plans to step down after more than a decade with the company.
“I’m very proud of what we accomplished together at Cencora, enhancing value for all stakeholders,” Cleary said.
Separately, Cencora reaffirmed its adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance for fiscal year 2026 in the range of $17.45 to $17.75.
Cencora is a global pharmaceutical solutions company that provides distribution and related services to healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
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