September 22, 2026- McKesson Medical-Surgical has announced that Cara McDonough has joined the organization as Chief Product Strategy & Supplier Partnerships Officer, effective September 14, 2026. In this role, Cara will lead McKesson Medical-Surgical’s Product Strategy and Supplier Partnerships teams, guiding supplier relationship strategy and portfolio development across the company’s Private Label, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Markets, and Laboratory businesses as a member of the Executive Committee.
Cara brings 20 years of experience leading and growing product-focused organizations. Throughout her career, she has held senior leadership positions with nationally recognized companies, driving merchandising, private label, product strategy, and commercial growth across multiple channels, including B2B, e-commerce, and retail.
Her experience building differentiated product portfolios, strengthening supplier relationships, and delivering profitable growth aligns closely with the organization’s long-term strategy. As McKesson Medical-Surgical continues evolving its business, Cara’s leadership will help further strengthen supplier partnerships and support the organization’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions and value to customers.