Owens & Minor Promotes Jonathan Leon to CFO

Owens & Minor has promoted Jonathan Leon to executive vice president, chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately.
 
Leon has been with the company since 2017, most recently as interim CFO and corporate treasurer since June 2024. He will keep his corporate treasurer responsibilities while the search for his successor is underway.
 
Jonathan Leon has over 25 years of corporate finance, treasury, and strategy experience. Having previously been Owens & Minor’s senior VP and corporate treasurer since 2017, he lead financial relations. He was also involved in investor relations, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate development efforts.
 
Before Owens & Minor, Leon spent 18 years at The Brink’s Company, where he was treasurer and in several related investor relations and corporate finance roles.
 
“After a comprehensive process, the Board and I unanimously agreed that Jon is the ideal candidate to serve as Owens & Minor’s next Chief Financial Officer,” said Owens & Minor CEO Edward Pesicka. “His extensive knowledge of the healthcare sector, financial acumen, established relationships with investors, and proven leadership capabilities will be invaluable as we continue our progress toward achieving our long-term goals outlined at our recent Investor Day.”
 
In July, the company began a deal to acquire Rotech Healthcare Holdings, a privately-held, home-based care business, for $1.36 billion in cash.