NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CoreTrust (or the “Company”), a leading Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), today announced the appointment of James Hallock as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Hallock has served as Interim CEO since July 2025, guiding the organization through a period of transformational growth.
The appointment follows a comprehensive search process led by CoreTrust’s Board of Directors to identify a leader who could advance the Company’s long-term vision to position CoreTrust as an industry benchmark, while staying true to its core values and mission. Hallock brings deep institutional knowledge, having spent nearly 15 years with CoreTrust, most recently as Chief Transformation Officer before being named Interim CEO. His leadership has been instrumental in driving operational excellence and expanding member benefits. Since taking on the Interim CEO role, Hallock has successfully refined CoreTrust’s strategy, which is already delivering meaningful results. As CEO, Hallock will continue to focus on strengthening supplier partnerships, enhancing the member experience, and accelerating innovation to provide invaluable solutions for partners and extend CoreTrust’s reach.
In alignment with CoreTrust’s ongoing commitment to deliver exceptional solutions for its partners, the Company recently expanded its footprint by launching a targeted GPO Solution in Europe, designed to address high-value categories for Private Equity partners. Under James Hallock’s leadership, CoreTrust also introduced its Public Sector program at the National Institute of Government Purchasing National Conference, offering a fresh perspective on cooperative purchasing to enhance value for State, Local, and Education organizations.
“After a rigorous search, the Board unanimously concluded that James is the ideal leader to drive CoreTrust’s next phase of growth,” said Girish Rishi, CoreTrust Board Chairman. “Over his nearly 15-year career with CoreTrust, James has demonstrated values-driven leadership that has earned the trust of our team, members, and partners. We look forward to supporting James and the team as they continue to positively differentiate CoreTrust in the market and build upon the Company’s relationships with more than 3,700 members globally.”
“CoreTrust is uniquely positioned to deliver unmatched value to our members, and I’m honored to lead this next chapter,” said Hallock. “Our priorities are well-defined: deliver differentiated value to our members, deepen supplier relationships, and invest in our people and capabilities. We recognize the impressive caliber of our team and our unique culture, and we are confident that the best times for CoreTrust are ahead.”
About CoreTrust
CoreTrust, a leading Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) since 2006, is trusted by over 3,700 businesses and public sector agencies as an invaluable procurement partner for securing cost savings, price stability, and control over indirect spend. With over $8 billion in annual purchasing power, CoreTrust offers 125+ pre-negotiated supplier contracts across spend categories including Corporate Services, Facilities, Supply Chain and Logistics, Human Resources, Pharmacy Benefit Management, Technology, and Travel. Through CoreTrust's digital platform (CXP), members enjoy access to expertly curated supplier contracts, actionable insights, and significant savings—all at no cost. Learn more at coretrustpg.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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