San Francisco, May 8, 2025 – Alto, an industry leader in technology-powered pharmacy experiences for patients, providers and partners, announced today that Ben McElhiney has joined the company as Head of Retail. In this role, McElhiney focuses on driving fertility growth, launching new specialty therapeutic areas, and exploring creative ways to expand Alto’s non-fertility business line.
McElhiney brings more than 25 years of diverse leadership experience across healthcare and specialty pharmacy, with deep expertise in driving organizational growth, operational excellence, and innovative commercial strategies. Prior to joining Alto, he served as CEO of UltaCare Medical, a multi-specialty geriatric healthcare provider group. Under his leadership, the organization expanded into multiple states, building a strong provider network, improving operational infrastructure, and enhancing patient care delivery through strategic partnerships and market-focused initiatives.
Before that, he served as CEO of Village Fertility Pharmacy and Apothecary by Design, and had senior leadership roles at CVS Specialty and GlaxoSmithKline, where he successfully developed and executed commercial strategies, led high-performing teams, and drove significant market expansion.
“Ben is an expert in the pharmacy space whose leadership is pivotal as Alto continues to innovate in an increasingly complex environment,” said Dave Graybeal, Chief Operating Officer at Alto. “His background in sales and CEO roles bring a unique combination of hands-on expertise and executive-level perspective that will help unlock the next stage of growth for our business. We are thrilled to welcome Ben to Alto.”
“Since its founding ten years ago, Alto has continually driven innovation while delivering industry-leading care to its patients,” said McElhiney. “I’m excited to join passionate Altoids to launch new services and drive growth while always putting patients first.”
About Alto
Alto provides an easier, more efficient and more affordable pharmacy experience for patients, providers, and partners. Our full-service, digitally-powered pharmacy makes it simple for patients to live their healthiest life, while our pharmacy service platform empowers partners with technology and customizable solutions that revolutionize medication distribution and set new standards for efficiency, cost and care. To learn more, visit www.alto.com.
