Background
The daughter of a lawyer, Helena Buonanno was born the eldest of five children.
The daughter of a lawyer, Helena Buonanno was born the eldest of five children.
She later earned her Master of Business Administration from the same institution. After graduating from Harvard, Foulkes briefly worked at Goldman Sachs and Tiffany & Company before leaving to earn her Master of Business Administration.
Larry Summers was her senior thesis adviser. She began working at Caremark Corporation in 1992. She rose up to become the company"s executive vice president and chief marketing officer
She oversaw the launch of the ExtraCare card, a membership program offering savings to participants.
Foulkes also created the Pharmacy Advisor program, its purpose being to offer advice to customers with chronic conditions, either in stores or over the phone. In 2011, Caremark Corporation made Foulkes its chief health care strategy and marketing officer, a new position created for her.
In July 2015, Fortune magazine reported that as part of her role, Foulkes oversees 7,800 retail stores and 18 distribution centers. She helped spur the decision to stop selling cigarettes and tobacco products, citing the need for Caremark Corporation to better position itself as a healthcare company.
She oversees the company"s philanthropic endeavors, and helps develop digital strategies to help consumers learn how to fulfill their pharmaceutical needs.
In 2015, Fortune magazine included her on its list of Most Powerful Women, citing Foulkes" role in the "$1.9 billion purchase of Target"s prescription-filling business—a deal that will give Caremark Corporation the most pharmacy locations in the United States.—and launching upgraded beauty and healthy food sections in many of the stores".