Cencora, Inc. today announced the appointment of Ellen Cooper as an independent director, effective January 20, 2026, expanding its Board expertise in risk management and regulated industries. Ms. Cooper, currently Chairman, President and CEO of Lincoln Financial, brings over two decades of leadership across asset management and insurance strategy; she previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Lincoln Financial, and as Global Head of Insurance Strategy at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Her qualifications include a BBA from Temple University and professional designations as a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst and CFA charterholder. With this addition, Cencora’s Board will consist of 12 directors, 8 of whom are independent, underscoring the company’s commitment to robust corporate governance as it navigates more than $300 billion in annual revenue and maintains its #10 ranking on the Fortune 500. Investors may view Ms. Cooper’s appointment as a signal that Cencora intends to bolster its oversight of financial risk and strategic growth initiatives across its global pharmaceutical solutions operations.