01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 15, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR) filed an 8-K on June 15, 2026 to announce a leadership transition in its Human Resources function.
Silvana Battaglia, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, will retire effective July 12, 2026, after a seven-year tenure. She will then serve as a special advisor through the end of 2026 to support the handover. The filing states her decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices.
Her successor, Samantha (Sam) Hammock, joins Cencora as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 13, 2026. She most recently served as EVP and CHRO at Verizon Communications and previously held senior HR roles at American Express, including Head of Global Talent and Learning. She will report directly to CEO Robert P.
Mauch as part of the enterprise leadership team and will be responsible for global human resources strategy. For investors, this is a planned, orderly executive transition with a one-day overlap-free handoff and a multi-month advisory period, which mitigates continuity risk. The filing contains no financial results, guidance changes, or material operational disclosures, so the event is best viewed as routine governance news rather than a signal about company performance.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Silvana Battaglia, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, will retire effective July 12, 2026, after seven years with the company.
- Samantha Hammock, formerly EVP and CHRO at Verizon, will join as EVP and CHRO effective July 13, 2026.
- Battaglia will serve as a special advisor through the end of 2026 to support a smooth transition.
- The filing states Battaglia's retirement was not due to any disagreement on company operations, policies, or practices.
- Hammock will report to CEO Robert P. Mauch and join the enterprise leadership team.
- Hammock brings HR leadership experience from Verizon and American Express, including global talent and learning.
- No financial results, guidance, or material operational changes are disclosed; the filing is limited to a leadership change (Items 5.02, 7.01, and 9.01).
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Cencora's Chief Human Resources Officer leaving?
Silvana Battaglia is retiring after seven years as EVP and CHRO. The company states that her decision was not the result of any disagreement regarding Cencora's operations, policies, or practices.
Is there a gap in leadership when Battaglia leaves?
The transition is designed to be seamless. Battaglia retires July 12, 2026, Hammock starts July 13, 2026, and Battaglia remains as a special advisor working with Hammock through the end of 2026.
Who is Samantha Hammock and what is her background?
Hammock most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Verizon Communications. Earlier, she held various HR executive roles at American Express, including Head of Global Talent and Learning.
Does this announcement affect Cencora's financial outlook?
No. The filing contains no financial results, earnings guidance, or changes to operations. It is a routine executive appointment and retirement announcement.
What will the new CHRO focus on?
According to the press release, Hammock will be responsible for setting and implementing Cencora's global human resources strategy, advancing workforce transformation, strengthening company culture, and supporting team member development.
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