Mark Panzer

Mark Panzer, a Former Chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (2018/19), began his retail career in the Midwest at Osco Drug stores over 40 years ago. He moved into roles in Regional Sales and Marketing and Regional Operations for the drug store chain, eventually serving as District Manager as well as Director, and subsequently, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing with American Drug Stores, which merged with Albertsons Inc. In 1999, Panzer was named Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the combined company. In 2001, Mark left Albertsons Inc. for Rite Aid as Executive Vice President of Store Operations, moving up to Senior Executive Vice President of Store Operations and, in 2005, was named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. He accepted the position of President & CEO of Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, Inc. in 2008 and returned to Albertsons Companies in 2015 as Senior Vice President of Pharmacy and Health & Wellness. In 2016, Panzer’s role was expanded to include oversight of General Merchandise and Health & Beauty business.

Mark was awarded the DSN – Pharmacy Innovator of the Year (2018), MMR – Health & Wellness Merchant of the Year (2016), Vitamin Retailer – Retailer of the Year (2011), and the DSN – Operations Executive of the Year (2003).

He attended Loyola University Chicago obtaining an MBA in Finance.