DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health announced Friday that its board of directors has elected David Evans as an independent director, effective July 1. He brings decades of financial expertise and strong, diverse board experiences.

Most recently, he served as interim chief financial officer for Cardinal Health for approximately nine months. He previously held the role of CFO of Battelle Memorial Institute, one of the largest private, non-profit research organizations in the world. Prior to that, he served as executive vice president and CFO of The Scotts MiracleGro Co., the leading manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America.

Currently, Evans serves on the board of directors for Scotts MiracleGro and is a member of both the audit committee and the compensation and organization committee. He also serves on the board of directors for the Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association and formerly served as a board member on the finance and audit committee for Ohio Health.

“We are pleased to welcome Dave as a director,” said Gregory Kenny, chairman of the board for Cardinal Health. “The board has been impressed by both his operational instincts and his financial acumen. Dave sees both the big picture, as well as the value drivers, while never losing sight of our mission – being essential to care. We look forward to benefitting from his history as a strong and independent-minded leader as we continue to navigate this time of immense change and adapt our growth strategies for the future.”

Evans holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Accounting from The Ohio State University.