Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States – May 2025 – Cencora, a global pharmaceutical solutions powerhouse formerly known as AmerisourceBergen, has appointed Era Aniunas as Vice President Human Resources. In her new role, Era will lead enterprise-wide people strategy to support Cencora’s growth trajectory and mission of delivering healthier futures through pharmaceutical innovation and access.
Era brings over 15 years of progressive global HR leadership experience across industries such as healthcare, advanced technology, and manufacturing. Prior to this appointment, she served as Vice President of HR – Corporate Functions and HR Transformation at Avantor, where she led HR strategy for critical business units including IT, Finance, Legal, and Global Communications.
Earlier in her career, Era held several key leadership roles at TE Connectivity, including Head of HR – Sensors Business Unit, Head of HR for North America, and Talent Development Director, where she drove organizational design, workforce transformation, and global M&A integrations. She has also held leadership roles at Stanley Black & Decker, managing HR for manufacturing and supply chain operations across the Americas.
Her appointment reinforces Cencora’s commitment to global talent excellence as it scales its pharmaceutical distribution and services platform in over 50 countries. With over 46,000 employees globally and a Fortune 500 ranking at #10, Cencora is poised to deliver on its bold vision to improve access to essential therapies worldwide, powered by Era’s people-first leadership.
About Cencora
Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) is a leading pharmaceutical solutions organization with operations in over 50 countries, focused on connecting manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure the availability of essential therapies. The company leverages a robust global distribution network and an expanding services portfolio to accelerate pharmaceutical access and innovation. Ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 and #24 on the Global Fortune 500, Cencora generates over $230 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 46,000 people worldwide.
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