Katie Jacob joins Well as Chief Finance Officer

The UK’s largest independent pharmacy, Well Pharmacy, has announced the appointment of Katie Jacob to the role of chief finance officer.

Jacob will lead the finance operation at Well, in addition to overseeing the company’s innovative Healthcare Service Centre and its Home Delivery Service, working closely alongside CEO, Seb Hobbs, in driving the organisation’s ambitious growth and transformation strategy.

Katie said: “I am delighted to join Well at such an important time for community pharmacy. The last year has highlighted the need, the value, and the vital role that pharmacies on the frontline provide across the local communities in which we all live.

“Well Pharmacy’s skilled and specialist pharmacy teams are making a huge difference to our society looking after the wellbeing of our nation, and I am very much looking forward to supporting them  now and in the future together.”

Katie brings extensive experience backed up by an impressive career portfolio, having worked within the C suite in former roles including director of finance operation at Microfocus, finance director, customers at EDF Energy, head of group transformation at BT Telecom and as a consultant for McKinsey.

Seb Hobbs, CEO at Well Pharmacy, said: “It is further evidence of the growing relevance of community pharmacy that we have attracted such a highly experienced and talented new Chief Finance Officer as Katie.

“Our Board and Executive Committee is excited to work with Katie to support the delivery of our ambitious transformation and growth strategy.

“As a business, we are committed to the vision of building the best pharmacy experience in the UK. And that experience will continue to evolve in line with changing patient and customer behaviours, fast growing digital adoption, NHS strategic direction and much more.”