John T. StandleyJohn T. Standley is an American business executive who became the corporate president of Walgreens.Early life and educationBorn in 1964, Standley received a Bachelor of Science from Pepperdine University.CareerStandley was chief executive officer and a board member of Pathmark Stores, Inc. and held executive financial positions at several other grocery and retail companies. A former chair of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and board member of CarMax, Inc. and Supervalu, Inc, Standley was chairman and CEO of Rite Aid Corporation until being replaced as CEO on August 8, 2019, by Heyward Donigan, whereafter he joined Walgreens Boots Alliance.