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The HDA Research Foundation presents the 2026 Nexus Lifetime Achievement Award to Albert “Al” Paonessa, III, Chairman and former CEO of KeySource.  
 
Created in 1956, the Nexus Award annually recognizes one industry executive’s exceptional character, accomplishments and leadership in the healthcare distribution industry, HDA and in their community.  

Recipients are selected by HDA leadership, the HDA Research Foundation Board of Directors and former Nexus winners who remain active within the sector. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Nexus Award.

As part of our Faces of the Supply Chain video series, 2026 Nexus Award Honoree, Albert “Al” Paonessa, III, Chairman and former CEO of KeySource, shares his career advice for future supply chain leaders.

As part of our Faces of the Supply Chain video series, 2026 Nexus Award Honoree, Albert “Al” Paonessa, III, Chairman and former CEO of KeySource, shares his career advice for future supply chain leaders.

As part of our Faces of the Supply Chain video series, industry leaders speak to the value that HDA events bring to their companies and the entire supply chain community. Hear from Sean Murphy, Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations, Cencora, Inc.; Rachel Phillips, Associate Director of Business Operations, Eisai Inc.; Roderic Toney, Senior Director of Channel, Distribution, and Trade, Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Pamela Clements, General Manager/Director of Operations, Smith Drug Company; and Jim Campbell, Senior Director of Environment, Health, and Safety, Cencora, Inc.

As part of our Faces of the Supply Chain video series, industry leaders speak to the value that HDA events bring to their companies and the entire supply chain community. Hear from Mark Karhoff, Principal Consultant, Founder, Ten Count Consulting; Tyson McMurren, Director of Sales & Marketing, Amista; and Rose Campasano, Principal Consultant – Global Compliance and Enterprise Systems, Criterion Consulting LLC.