# Robert Mauch

> Robert P. Mauch, known as Bob, is Cencora’s president and chief executive officer. He founded the consultancy that became Xcenda, joined AmerisourceBergen when it acquired the firm in 2007, and became Cencora’s CEO in October 2024 after serving as chief operating officer. His public leadership commentary emphasizes learning from employees and customers, and he serves on the board of Covenant House Pennsylvania.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Cencora
- **Organizations:** Cencora, Xcenda, Applied Health Outcomes, Covenant House Pennsylvania, Healthcare Distribution Alliance
- **Education:** Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Mercer University, PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, with a focus on pharmacy administration, University of South Carolina
- **Known for:** Founded Xcenda’s predecessor in 1994., Built a career at AmerisourceBergen and Cencora following the 2007 acquisition of his firm., Selected to succeed Steven Collis as Cencora president and CEO in 2024.

## Career timeline

- **1994** — Completed his PhD and founded Applied Health Outcomes, later known as Xcenda, in the Tampa Bay area.
- **2007** — Joined AmerisourceBergen through its acquisition of Xcenda.
- **2017-2019** — Group President, Pharmaceutical Distribution & Strategic Global Sourcing.
- **2019-2022** — Served as Group President.
- **2020-2022** — Chaired the Healthcare Distribution Alliance board.
- **2022-2024** — Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
- **2024** — Became President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Cencora on October 1.

## Achievements

- Founded Xcenda’s predecessor in 1994.
- Built a career at AmerisourceBergen and Cencora following the 2007 acquisition of his firm.
- Selected to succeed Steven Collis as Cencora president and CEO in 2024.
- Served as chair of the Healthcare Distribution Alliance from October 2020 to September 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Welcomed the election of former Ryder CEO Robert E. Sanchez to Cencora’s board, effective October 1, emphasizing operations, finance and technology experience.
- **2026-08** — Cencora reported fiscal third-quarter revenue of $84.8 billion, up 5.1% year over year, and raised its adjusted earnings guidance; Mauch highlighted execution and investment in digital transformation and talent.
- **2025-12** — Discussed automation, AI, distribution and leadership with McKinsey’s Drew Ungerman in a published podcast.

## Links

- Website: https://www.cencora.com/about/leadership/robert-p-mauch
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertmauch

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