Helena Foulkes
Democratic · RI
Helena Foulkes is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Rhode Island in 2026, a rematch of the 2022 Democratic primary. She spent 25 years at CVS Health, rising to president of its retail division, and is a niece of former U.S. Senator Chris Dodd.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Served as CEO and a board member of Hudson's Bay Company from February 2018 to March 2020 and led a restructuring that generated $2.6 billion in transaction proceeds and enabled the company to pay down $1.6 billion of debt.
March 1, 2020
Source: cew.org · researched August 20, 2026
Worked at CVS Health for 25 years and served as President of CVS Pharmacy and Executive Vice President of CVS Health from January 2014 to January 2018.
January 1, 2018
Source: cew.org · researched August 20, 2026
Before entering politics, Foulkes spent about 25 years at CVS Health, rising to president of its retail pharmacy division, and later served as CEO of Hudson's Bay Company.
February 10, 2017
Source: en.wikipedia.org · researched July 15, 2026
Served on The Home Depot board of directors while holding senior executive roles at CVS Health, including Executive Vice President and President of CVS Pharmacy.
January 1, 2016
Source: sec.gov · researched August 20, 2026
Led CVS teams that developed the ExtraCare loyalty program and digital pharmacy innovations, and led the company's elimination of tobacco products from its stores.
January 1, 2014
Source: fortune.com · researched August 20, 2026
Past race Helena Foulkes ran in:
- Governor · September 9, 2026 · Rhode Island
Profile last researched July 15, 2026.