Karen S. Lynch is the CEO of CVS Health, taking the helm in 2021 after her role as President of Aetna. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, she leads one of the nation's largest health companies, driving CVS's...

Karen S. Lynch is the CEO of CVS Health, taking the helm in 2021 after her role as President of Aetna. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, she leads one of the nation's largest health companies, driving CVS's vision to integrate health services across the nation. Her strategy includes expanding into primary care slots by acquiring companies like Signify Health and Oak Street Health. Lynch's performance-driven approach in 2023 earned her a total compensation of $15 million, including a base salary of $1.5 million and a bonus linked to key performance metrics. Under her guidance, CVS has enhanced its digital health solutions, reaching 55 million customers online, while also pushing for transparency in healthcare costs through innovative drug pricing models. Lynch’s vested stocks were worth over $15 million in 2023, showing her investment in the company’s future. She holds a nursing degree and an MBA, giving her a solid foundation to tackle the complex healthcare challenges today.