RICHMOND, Virginia—Owens & Minor, Inc., a health care solutions company that provides products and services that support care from the hospital to the home, announced Jonathan Leon has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. Leon will maintain his corporate treasurer responsibilities while a search for his successor is underway. Leon has been with the company since 2017, most recently serving as interim chief financial officer and corporate treasurer since June 2024. He will report directly to Edward Pesicka, president and chief executive officer of Owens & Minor.
Leon brings more than 25 years of corporate finance, treasury and strategy experience to the role. Previously, he served as senior vice president and corporate treasurer at the company, leading its financial operations since 2017. He was also involved in the company’s investor relations, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and corporate development efforts.
“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 Pesicka. "His extensive knowledge of the health care 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."
Before joining Owens & Minor, Leon spent 18 years at The Brink’s Company, where he served as treasurer and in several related investor relations and corporate finance roles. Leon earned a B.S. in finance from the University of Connecticut.