Steven Collis

Executive Chairman, Cencora

Search every verified Steven Collis interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Steve Collis, executive chairman of Cencora, discussed his career and leadership philosophy in a March 2024 podcast interview. He noted that he had recently completed 50 quarters as a public company CEO. Collis said that a requirement for leading the company is not being arrogant, explaining that the role requires dealing confidently with both the CEO of a large entity and a small community pharmacy. He described Cencora as having 46,000 employees across more than 50 countries and emphasized the company's need for flexibility and resilience to adapt to different market conditions and customer types. Collis has also spoken about the company's community involvement. In a 2013 video, he encouraged participation in the Greater Philadelphia Walk to Defeat ALS, describing ALS as a devastating disease that affects people regardless of age, race, or station in life. He said that becoming CEO made him contemplative about the role of the organization and the causes to support, and that the company wanted to become more active in the Philadelphia community, particularly in healthcare.