Ornella Barra and the Press

In recent years, both the international and trade press have written articles about Ornella Barra. The following examples clearly demonstrate her commitment to Alliance Boots and her heartfelt passion for serving the community.

Alliance Boots

"CSR Report" – Ornella Barra is chairperson of the Alliance Boots Social Responsibilities committee, which is responsible for producing the annual Corporate Social Responsibility report. September 2010

Alliance Boots

"Annual Report" – Each year Alliance Boots creates an annual report which details the Group's activities and financial performance. The Alliance Healthcare Division's annual performance is largely covered in this document. April 2011.

Pharmacien Manager

French trade magazine Pharmacien Manager features a short interview with Ornella Barra within an article about the Alphega Pharmacy European Convention 2011 which took place at the end of November.

Chemist & Druggist

Chemist & Druggist featured an article about Alliance Healthcare’s expansion plans for Alphega Pharmacy following an interview with Ornella Barra at the recent Alphega Pharmacy European Convention 2011. 7 December 2011

le Quotidien du Pharmacien

Following an interview with Ornella Barra, Le Quotidien du Pharmacien published an article on the recent Alphega Pharmacy European Convention 5 December 2011

Panorama Economy

Italian trade magazine Panorama Economy features a ranking of 50 leading international businesswomen which includes Ornella Barra. October 2011

The Financial Times

The Financial Times features Ornella Barra in its ‘Monday interview’. The story, includes a brief CV of Ornella which highlights her strong pharmaceutical background and goes into depth when explaining her career path 31 October 2011

Il SecoloXIX

Italian daily newspaper Il Secolo XIX featured an interview with Ornella in which she talks about the Group’s track record and vision. October 2011

Grazia

A feature article in Italian weekly women's fashion magazine Grazia reported Ornella’s inclusion in the 2011 Fortune listing of "the most powerful women in business". October 2011

L’Espresso

L’Espresso, one of the most important and influential Italian weekly news magazines, featured a double page interview with Ornella following her ranking in the top ten of Fortune magazine’s 2011 "50 most powerful international women in business" October 2011

Nottingham Evening Post

The Nottingham Evening Post published an article noting that Ornella was named as one of the top 10 most powerful women in business, outside the US, for the second year in a row. October 2011

Fortune Magazine

For the second consecutive year, Ornella Barra is featured in the top ten of Fortune magazine’s annual listing of the "50 most powerful international women in business." She is placed in ninth position in the list of 50 global leaders. October 2011.

Women's Wear Daily (WWD)

US Beauty publication Women's Wear Daily (WWD) includes a leading feature article interviewing Ornella Barra about her professional life at Alliance Boots. April 2011

Aspenia Online

Donne e società contemporanee: meritocrazia più che quote rosa the international analysis and commentary online review of the ASPEN Institute Italia, features an article from Ornella Barra on women and professional opportunities in today’s society April 2011

Farmácia Portuguesa

Ornella Barra traces her career in the pharmaceutical industry, and gives an updated view of the industry. Ornella underlines to pharmacists that they must embrace change if they want to successfully meet the challenges the future. February 2011

Capital

Hedef'i bölge lideri yapacağız Ornella Barra is interviewed by Capital regarding the strategic plans for Hedef Alliance, the Turkish wholesale business of Alliance Boots.

TV 7

The established current affairs programme from Italy’s main news broadcaster profiles Ornella Barra 28 January 2011

Class

"Le Altre Copertine di Class Gennaio" Ornella Barra is featured in a list of January covers by a leading Italian mens magazine, Class in its January edition. January 2011

Style - Il Corriere della sera

"Imprese Salutari" A review of Ornella Barra and her career from starting as a pharmacist to being named as one of the top 50 women in business by fortune magazine. December 2010

Il Corriere della sera

"Il sogno dell' ex farmacista genovese tra le donne più potenti al mondo" – Following Ornella Barra’s ranking in Fortune Magazine’s top 50 global women in business, this article focuses on Ornella’s career path from a small pharmacy to a leading global healthcare company. November 2010.

Le Figaro Economie

"Ornella Barra, parmi les 50 femmes d’affaires les plus puissantes" – This article about Ornella Barra’s ranking in Fortune Magazine’s Global Top 50 Women in Business looks at her established international business profile. November 2010.

D la Repubblica

"Una Farmacista di (Nuovo) Mundo" – This indepth interview with Ornella Barra covers recent achievements within the Alliance Healthcare Division as well as Ornella’s close links with pharmacy. October 2010.

Pharmaceutiques

"Ornella Barra fait son entrée dans le top 50" – this leading French pharmaceutical magazine includes an article on Ornella’s entry into the Global top 50 Women in Business. October 2010.

Il Sole 24ore

"Con l’acquisizione di Anzag sempre più leader in Europa" – Il Sole 24ore speaks to Ornella Barra, Chief Executive of the Pharmaceutical Wholesale Division, about Alliance Boots acquisition of leading German wholesaler ANZAG. 19 October 2010

This is Nottingham

"World Ranking in Fortune Magazine for Boots’ Ornella" – This article, from the leading regional newspaper in the hometown of the Boots brand, introduces Ornella Barra to Nottingham as being a “driving force Europe’s Healthcare Industry”. October 2010.

This is Business

"Professional Journey of Ornella Barra" – A brief history of Ornella Barra from her Pharmacy Degree to becoming the Chief Executive, Pharmaceutical Wholesale Division, Alliance Boots. October 2010.

Fortune Magazine

"Top 50 Women in Business" – Ornella Barra features in Fortune Magazine's 2010 annual list for The Global Top 50 Women in Business. October 2010.

Farma Mese

"Una Alliance internazionale" – The September edition of this key Italian pharmaceutical magazine includes a report on pharmaceutical distribution in the Italian market, which focuses on Alliance Healthcare. Ornella Barra explains why Alliance Healthcare is one of the most important and innovative wholesalers in Italy today. September 2010.

Chemist and Druggist

"Ornella Barra talks to C+D" - In an exclusive interview, at the opening of the new Alliance Healthcare Distribution Centre in Exeter UK, Ornella Barra speaks to C+D. 30 July 2010.

Sustainable Business

"We have a shared sense of responsibility and vision for the future" - Ornella Barra explains how behind the philosophy and success of Alliance Boots there lies a deep focus on corporate social responsibility. July 2010

El Global

"La colaboración con laboratorios y oficinas de farmacia es el centro de nuestra estrategia" – interview with Ornella Barra on the future of the pharmaceutical wholesale business. 7 June 2010.

Premium Beauty News

"Boots partners with P&G to expand Laboratories brand" – an article on the new anti-ageing skincare range of Boots Laboratories and the partnership agreement with Procter and Gamble. 15 May 2010.

PM Live

"Team Players" – an analysis of market changes in terms of the supply chain of pharmaceutical products in Europe and their impact on manufacturers and wholesalers. 20 January 2010.

Punto Effe

"Obiettivo eccellenza" – a conversation with Ornella Barra about pharmacies and pharmaceutical wholesale in Italy. 29 October 2009.

Chemist and Druggist

"Alliance Boots has a Global Dream" – Ornella Barra discusses Alliance Boots ambitions to make Boots a global brand. Interview 24 October 2009.

Alliance Boots

HRH The Prince of Wales visits Alliance Boots - On behalf of Alliance Boots, Ornella Barra was delighted to welcome His Royal Highness (HRH) The Prince of Wales on a visit to the home of Boots in Nottingham. This tour gave HRH the opportunity to discover more about the heritage and history of Boots as well as the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities of Alliance Boots. February 2009.

This is Nottingham

"Boots Chief's vow to Nottingham students" – Ornella Barra pledges her professional commitment to future pharmacists during her inaugural speech as Honorary Professor at the Nottingham University School of Pharmacy. 4 December 2008.

Financial Times

"Medicine for the media shy" Ornella Barra is described as a thoughtful, elegant woman who is deeply committed to her work, preferring to keep a low profile with the media. In a rare interview, the Financial Times writes that there is no question that Dr Barra was appointed to the board of Alliance Boots solely through merit. 11 June 2008

Capital

"La coppia che ha sbancato la City" - From the first meeting in 1985 to the signing of the agreement with KKR, Ornella Barra and Stefano Pessina describe the key stages in their rise in the healthcare sector. June 2007

This is Money

"A cure for Boots the sickly chemist" – A history of the Boots brand and Ornella’s career path up until the merger between Boots and Alliance UniChem. 2 October 2005.

The Guardian

"Unichem's low-key Ornella Barra" – Ornella Barra’s role as director of operations for southern Europe and member of the board of a major British company. 5 August 2005.