14 Facts About Helena Foulkes

Helena Grace Foulkes is an American businesswoman and politician.

Helena Foulkes unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for Governor of Rhode Island in the 2022 election and is the former chief executive officer of Hudson's Bay Company.

The daughter of a lawyer, Helena Buonanno was born the eldest of five children.

Helena Foulkes grew up in Rhode Island and attended Lincoln School in Providence.

Helena Foulkes later earned her Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Helena Foulkes rose to become the company's executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

Helena Foulkes oversaw the launch of the ExtraCare card, a membership program offering savings to participants.

Helena Foulkes created the Pharmacy Advisor program, its purpose being to offer advice to customers with chronic conditions, either in stores or over the phone.

In July 2015, Fortune magazine reported that as part of her role, Helena Foulkes oversaw 9,600 retail stores and 18 distribution centers.

Helena Foulkes helped spur the decision to stop selling cigarettes and tobacco products, citing the need for CVS to better position itself as a healthcare company.

Helena Foulkes oversaw the company's philanthropic endeavors, and developed digital strategies to help consumers learn how to fulfill their pharmaceutical needs.

In March 2020, Helena Foulkes announced that she was leaving Hudson's Bay Co.

On October 13,2021, Helena Foulkes announced her candidacy for Governor of Rhode Island.

Helena Foulkes is a granddaughter of Thomas J Dodd and a niece of Chris Dodd, both former US senators from Connecticut.