His skill set is highly relevant to Cardinal Health's mission to build upon our market segment leadership and capitalize on the company's considerable opportunities for growth around the world.

Kerry brings broad international experience and high performance standards from one of the most respected companies in the world.

I feel very good about where we are and so does the rest of the management. We have worked hard through a tough period of transition during these past two fiscal years, while our focus on fundamentals, serving customers and delivering value through integration puts us in great shape this fiscal year and for the future.

Change is needed in any growing company. I will be here to assure a smooth and seamless transition.

The board decided that now is the time to appoint new leadership for healthy global expansion.