Owens & Minor Names Tammy Gomez EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer

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Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI) has appointed Tammy Gomez as Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 11, 2022. Reporting to President and CEO Edward A. Pesicka, Gomez will lead the company's people strategy, focusing on talent retention, development, and engagement. She aims to enhance Owens & Minor’s culture and diversity initiatives. With over two decades of healthcare experience, including leadership roles at Cardinal Health, Gomez's appointment is expected to strengthen the company's workforce strategy.

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• Tammy Gomez brings over 20 years of healthcare industry experience.
• Gomez's leadership will enhance talent retention and development initiatives.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative culture and advancing diversity initiatives.

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Gomez assumes leadership of Owens & Minor’s people strategy with a focus on cultivating talent that supports company performance

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI), a leading global healthcare solutions company, today announced the appointment of Tammy Gomez as Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 11, 2022. Gomez will report to Owens & Minor’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Edward A. Pesicka, and be a member of the company’s executive leadership team.

Owens & Minor names Tammy Gomez EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective July 11, 2022. (Photo: Business Wire)

Gomez will assume leadership of Owens & Minor’s teammate strategy in addition to overseeing global human resources operations. She will work closely with leadership on driving strategies for retaining, developing, engaging and attracting the right talent to support overall growth and performance. Gomez will also be responsible for furthering Owens & Minor’s commitment to fostering an innovative, collaborative culture that aligns with core company values and progresses existing diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives.

“Our teammates are the backbone of Owens & Minor, and I’m confident that Tammy’s expertise will help us maintain a culture centered on our IDEAL values—integrity, development, excellence, accountability and listening—for our teammates and customers,” said Pesicka. “We look forward to leveraging her insights and experience as we continue building on our strengths in this area of the organization.”

Gomez brings more than two decades of healthcare industry experience to Owens & Minor, having held leadership positions of increasing responsibility over the course of her career, most recently as SVP, Global Human Resources Centers of Excellence & Human Resources Services and Solutions for Cardinal Health. In this role she was responsible for compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, talent management, human resources operations and analytics. Previously, Gomez held various human resources business partner roles supporting the company’s business and functional leaders. She began her career in finance, working with Prudential and General Motors.

“I’m honored to become an Owens & Minor teammate and to be part of a team that shares my passion for building strong teams that support overall company success,” said Gomez. “I’m excited to continue building on the solid cultural foundation that this company is known for.”

Gomez is a graduate of the University of South Alabama and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She currently serves on the board of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Columbus, Ohio, and previously served on the board of trustees for Mental Health America (MHA) of Columbus, Ohio.

Learn more about how Owens & Minor is helping healthcare customers through its industry-leading distribution and supply chain solutions at https://www.owens-minor.com/distribution/.

About Owens & Minor

Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI) is a Fortune 500 global healthcare solutions company integrating product manufacturing and delivery, home health supply, and perioperative services to support care through the hospital and into the home. Owens & Minor drives visibility, control and efficiency for patients, providers and healthcare professionals across the supply chain with proprietary technology and solutions, an extensive product portfolio, an Americas-based manufacturing footprint for personal protective equipment (PPE) and surgical products, as well as a robust portfolio of products and services for patients managing chronic and acute conditions in the home setting. Operating continuously since 1882 from its headquarters in Richmond, Va., Owens & Minor is a 140-year-old company powered by more than 20,000 global teammates. Learn more at https://www.owens-minor.com, follow @Owens_Minor on Twitter and connect on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/owens-&-minor.

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FAQ

Who is Tammy Gomez and what role has she taken at OMI?

Tammy Gomez has been appointed as Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at Owens & Minor, effective July 11, 2022.

What is Tammy Gomez's experience before joining OMI?

Tammy Gomez has over 20 years of healthcare industry experience, previously holding leadership positions at Cardinal Health.

What are the main responsibilities of Tammy Gomez at OMI?

Tammy Gomez is responsible for leading the teammate strategy and enhancing global human resources operations at Owens & Minor.

What is Owens & Minor's strategy regarding talent management?

Owens & Minor aims to focus on talent retention, development, and engagement through its new HR leadership.

How does OMI plan to enhance its company culture?

OMI plans to enhance its culture by fostering innovation, collaboration, and advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives under Tammy Gomez's leadership.