GCV Rising Star David Schulte has taken up a senior vice-president role to oversee McKesson’s strategic investment arm, after previous unit head Tom Rodgers ascended to chief strategy officer.
Author: Edison Fu
Edison Fu is a reporter and Asia liaison at Global Corporate Venturing.
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