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Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes elected Rhode Island Governor

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Helena Foulkes, a former executive at CVS Health and Hudson's Bay Company, has been elected as the new governor of Rhode Island. Foulkes, who previously served as president of CVS's pharmacy division and was recognized on Fortune's Most Powerful Women list, emphasized the importance of learning from failure and adapting to career challenges. Her political journey included a prior unsuccessful bid for governor before her successful election, highlighting her resilience and strategic approach to leadership. AI

RANK_REASON Election of a new governor for a US state. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes elected Rhode Island Governor

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    Rhode Island’s new Governor Helena Foulkes spent 25 years at CVS and lost her first election—she says failure and bad bosses made her a better leader

    Helena Foulkes spent decades in corporate before making a run for governor: ‘You can go for something and it doesn't work, and yet other gifts come’

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