Ashleish Alexander

Ashleish Alexander

Director of US Benefits
Cardinal Health

Ashleish Alexander is an accomplished benefits leader with extensive experience in designing and delivering strategic health and well-being programs across large, complex healthcare organizations. She currently serves as Director of U.S. Benefits at Cardinal Health, where she leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide benefits strategies supporting more than 48,000 employees.

With a strong foundation in the healthcare industry, Ashleish has held key roles within both provider systems and healthcare services companies. Her expertise includes health plan design, mental health and well-being initiatives, vendor governance, employee engagement, and benefits integration during mergers and acquisitions.

Ashleish is passionate about advancing human-centered, high-impact benefits strategies that improve employee health outcomes and productivity. She is a collaborative partner to executive leadership, a mentor to HR talent, and a trusted voice in shaping the future of work and wellbeing.