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This list showcases the top United States based Director operating in the Hospital space. If you think a Director is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.us.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Varun Gupta
IT Director, Advanced Analytics and Data Management of Mount Sinai Health System
Varun Gupta is a Technology executive with extensive IT Design, Strategy and Leadership experience in delivering business solutions to improve performance, reduce operational expenses and promote organizations growth. Focus areas include Information / Data Architecture and Strategy, Machine learning, Business Intelligence, Digital Solutions, Cloud Frameworks, Database Development and Implementation. Proficient in assisting organizations through Analytics and Digital transformations and setting up Big Data ecosystems and Advanced Analytics platforms for desired outcomes. Worked with Fortune 500 companies and has experience in leading and mentoring teams of Designers and Architects throughout the complete Software Development Life Cycle. Experienced in partnering with Data, Analytics and Digital technology vendors and Technology teams to evaluate Innovative solutions and build data infrastructure and solutions in a phased manner aligned with customers and the business needs. He is an expert in diverse Healthcare IT solution working for both Provider and Payer organizations. Proficient in leading large teams constituting Program managers, Technical Architects and Leads, database engineers and designers. Experienced in Designing state of the art Data as a service Frameworks via self-service API’s, Big Data on Hadoop ecosystem, citizen Business Intelligence solutions and Salesforce Platform. Varun has a bachelors in Computer Engineering and a Masters in Data science and Program Management from UCONN
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About Mount Sinai Health System: The Mount Sinai Health System is an integrated health care system providing exceptional medical care to their local and global communities.
Lisa Chase
Senior Director of Marketing & Operations Strategy, Otolaryngology – Head , Neck Surgery of Mount Sinai Health System
Lisa Chase is the Senior Director of Marketing and Operations Strategy, Dept. of Otolaryngology at Mount Sinai Health System.
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About Mount Sinai Health System: The Mount Sinai Health System is an integrated health care system providing exceptional medical care to their local and global communities.
Daniel Wilcox
Director of Member Care of Ro
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About Ro: Ro is a telehealth startup that operates digital health clinics for men’s and women’s health, along with smoking cessation.
Romy Hussain
Director of Healthcare Economics & Data Science of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Romy Hussain serves as the Director of Healthcare Economics and Data Science at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
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About Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine provides training and education in medical disciplines.
Brian Hasselfeld
Medical Director, Digital Health and Telemedicine of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Mr. Hasselfeld spent three years at Deutsche Bank in New York City as an investment-banking analyst, working on debt, equity and equity-linked financing transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions. He has participated in over 20 separate financing transactions, raising more than $12 billion for companies in the media and telecommunications sectors. Brian is a current M.D. candidate at Tulane University’s School of Medicine and holds a B.S. in Computer Science, with additional majors in Economics and Mathematics from Vanderbilt University.
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About Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine provides training and education in medical disciplines.
Aaron Watkins
Sr. Director of Internet Strategy & Digital Content Marketing of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Aaron Watkins is the Senior Director of Internet Strategy and Digital Content Marketing at Johns Hopkins Medicine. He leads the Academic Medical Center and health system in a comprehensive online strategy that includes content strategy, internet marketing, social engagement, user experience design and technical development. Previously, Aaron has led enterprise-wide web and application development projects for several medical non-profits, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and the National Aquarium in Baltimore, where his team’s work was recognized with a Webby Award. Aaron is a Human Factors certified web usability analyst.
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About Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine provides training and education in medical disciplines.
Eric Moskow
Chief Executive Officer, Director of Accuity Delivery Systems
Founder, CEO and Executive of several highly successful healthcare ventures; including DDDS, OBDS, and Cybear. Dr. Moskow is recognized as an innovative leader in the efficient operation of medical practices. He formed Outcome Based Delivery Systems, with operations in South Florida, Orlando, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada, which OBDS sold in October 2011. From its founding in 2006 through the sale of its operations, OBDS built its revenue base from a run rate of $0 in 2006 to more than $80M in 2011. He formed Coral Gate Medical Group, a medical practice in Broward County, Florida, in January 2002 and has operated as its Managing Partner since inception. From 2002 to 2005, Coral Gate’s revenues increased from $350,000 to $3.5 million. From February 2000 through January 2002, Dr. Moskow served as Executive Vice President of Cybear, an information technology company serving the health care industry formed by Andrx Corp. He served as a Director of Cybear from June 1999 to 2002. From September 1996 to January 2000, Dr. Moskow was Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning for Phymatrix, a publicly-traded multi-specialty medical provider network. In addition, during this period and then through March 2002, he served as a Director of Phymatrix and its successor, Innovative Clinical Solutions, Ltd. (“ICSL”). From 1989 to 1997, Dr. Moskow served as an Internist and President of Family Medical Associates in Ridgefield, Connecticut. During part of this same period, from October 1995 to October 1996, Dr. Moskow served as Executive Vice President of Physician’s Choice Management, LLC (“PCM”), which he co-founded. In addition, from 1988 to 1992, Dr. Moskow served as Associate Medical Director in Connecticut for U.S. Healthcare. Dr. Moskow is board certified in internal medicine. He received his B.S. degree from Vassar College in 1980 and his M.D. degree from New York Medical College in 1984.
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About Accuity Delivery Systems: Accuity Delivery Systems is a provider of clinical documentation services for the healthcare industry.
Bryan Dunn
Director, Acquisitions & Business Development of Life House
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About Life House, SnowSearch: Life House is a vertically integrated hotel software and management platform on the mission to make hotels operationally autonomous.
Mollie Hale Carter
Board of Director of Archer Daniels Midland Company
Mollie Hale Carter joined ADM’s board of directors in October 1996 and serves on its nominating/corporate governance and compensation/succession committees. Mollie Hale Carter is president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors of Sunflower Bank, a retail and commercial bank with more than $1.5 billion in assets and locations in more than 20 communities throughout Colorado and Kansas. Mollie Hale Carter joined the bank in 2005. Since 1997, she also has been vice president of Star A, Inc., of Overland Park, Kan., a private investment firm specializing in agricultural interests. Previously, she was a senior investment officer at John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. Carter serves on the board of directors of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce and of Westar Energy, a Kansas utility. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Dartmouth College and a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard Business School.
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About : Archer Daniels Midland Company offers food ingredients, animal feeds and feed ingredients, biofuels, and other products.
Donald Felsinger
Member of the Board of Directors of Archer Daniels Midland Company
Donald Felsinger joined ADM’s Board of Directors in August 2009 and currently serves as its Lead Director and as a Member of the Executive Committee. Donald is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Sempra Energy. From July 2011 through his retirement in November 2012, Donald served as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sempra Energy and from February 2006 through June 2011, he was Sempra’s Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to that, Donald was President and Chief Operating Officer of Sempra Energy from January 2005 to February 2006 and a Member of the Board of Directors. From 1998 through 2004, Donald was Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Sempra Global. Prior to the merger that formed Sempra Energy, Donald served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Enova Corporation, the parent company of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). Prior positions included President and Chief Executive Officer of SDG&E, Executive Vice President of Enova Corporation and Executive Vice President of SDG&E. Donald serves as Lead Director at the Northrop Grumman Corporation and is a Member of the Lead Director Network (LDN). Donald has been a Member of the Conference Board, a Director of the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy and a Director of the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Donald has served on the Green Foundation and was Co-Chair of the Forum Fronterizo Council of the San Diego Dialogue. Donald holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona and is a Graduate of the Stanford University executive program.
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About : Archer Daniels Midland Company offers food ingredients, animal feeds and feed ingredients, biofuels, and other products.
Patrick J. Moore
Board of Director of Archer Daniels Midland Company
Patrick J. Moore joined ADM’s board of directors in November 2003. He is chairman of its nominating/corporate governance committee and serves as a member of the executive and audit committees. Moore currently serves as president and CEO of PJM Advisors, LLC, an investment and advisory firm that also maintains an affiliate relationship with a large New York-based private equity firm. From 2002 until 2011, Moore was chairman and chief executive officer of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (formerly Jefferson Smurfit Corporation), a producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging and one of the world’s largest paper recyclers. His 24-year tenure at Smurfit also included service as chief financial officer, vice president general manager of the company’s Industrial Packaging division, and treasurer. Earlier in his career, Moore held positions in corporate lending, international banking and corporate administration at Continental Bank in Chicago. Moore serves on the North American Review Board of American Air Liquide Holdings, Inc. and on the boards of the Metropolitan YMCA of St. Louis, Boys Hope/Girls Hope, St. Louis Zoological Society and the Big Shoulders Fund. Moore holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from DePaul University and currently serves on the university’s board of trustees.
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About : Archer Daniels Midland Company offers food ingredients, animal feeds and feed ingredients, biofuels, and other products.
Javed Hussain
Director of Global Technology Planning, Delivery and Governance of PepsiCo
Senior technology executive with 20 years of global SAP business transformation, delivery and operations experience. Responsible for collaborating across PepsiCo functions to identify and evaluate key business/IT demands and metrics versus current process and technology capabilities. Then develop transformation strategies and plans to meet future demands, and finally to own the delivery of those global transformations through new processes and/or technology solutions, including SAP HANA.
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About PepsiCo, PepsiCo: PepsiCo operates as a food and beverage company worldwide.
Henry Mori
Engineering Director, B2B & D2C eCommerce of PepsiCo
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About PepsiCo: PepsiCo operates as a food and beverage company worldwide.
Jenny Tran
Title Director of Brand Strategy and Design, Global Innovation of PepsiCo
Jenny Tran is a Creative Lead in Experience Design across various new brands across the PepsicCo Portfolio including Lemon Lemon , IZZE, and is Global Design Lead for LIFEWTR. She is part of the PepsiCo Design and Innovation team based in Manhattan, New York.
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About PepsiCo: PepsiCo operates as a food and beverage company worldwide.
Christine Johnson
Senior Director Global Business Solutions Supply Chain Planning of PepsiCo
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About PepsiCo: PepsiCo operates as a food and beverage company worldwide.
Cory Notric
Senior Director of Global Brand Protection of PepsiCo
Cory Notrica is a senior director of global brand protection at PepsiCo.
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About PepsiCo: PepsiCo operates as a food and beverage company worldwide.
Anne Wyrick
Senior Director of PepsiCo
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About PepsiCo: PepsiCo operates as a food and beverage company worldwide.
Tim Snyder
Director, Digital Business Optimization of McDonald’s
As Director of Digital Business Optimization at McDonald’s, Tim oversees engagement opportunities and the e-commerce funnel for all digital products in the US. He’s focused on removing tension points to convert visitors into buyers. Prior to this role, he focused on market tests and restaurant experience for new digital capabilities while optimizing for scale during the early stages of McDonald’s digital transformation. Prior to joining McDonald’s, Tim led the global digital advertising team for Tribal DDB Amsterdam focusing on Heineken. He holds an MBA in Marketing Management from DePaul Univesity and BA from Illinois Wesleyan University.
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About McDonald’s: McDonald’s is a global foodservice retailer generating revenue through company-owned restaurants, franchise royalties, and licensing pacts.
Jatinder Singh
Director – CRM and Digital Strategy of McDonald’s
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About McDonald’s: McDonald’s is a global foodservice retailer generating revenue through company-owned restaurants, franchise royalties, and licensing pacts.
Ilan Kaufthal
Director of Bio-Reference Laboratories
Ilan Kaufthal served as a Senior Advisor at Irving Place Capital from July 2008 to July 2013. Mr. Kaufthal has over 30 years of experience as an investment banker and senior corporate executive. He joined Irving Place Capital in 2008 and focused on retail and consumer products. He joined Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. in May 2000 and served eight years there as the Vice Chairman of Investment Banking from May 2000 to July 2008. Mr. Kaufthal served as the Head of Mergers and Acquisitions as the Vice Chairman of Schroder & Co. for 13 years and a Managing Director from February 1987 to March 1997. He served as the Vice Chairman of Schroder & Co. Inc. from April 1997 to May 2000. He served at Schroder, and PROTEAM.com, Inc. He served as the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at NL Industries Inc. from May 1971 to February 1987. He served as the Chairman of East Wind Advisors, LLC since May 2011. Mr. Kaufthal has been a Director of Cambrex Corporation since 1983; and Blyth, Inc. since February 24, 2012. He serves as a Director of Edmunds.com, Inc. He serves as the Chairman of the American Friends of Bezalel. He serves as a Member of the Board of Visitors of Columbia University Medical Center. He serves as a Member of the Trustee Council of The Jewish Museum, Ramaz School in New York City and The Russell Berrie Foundation. He serves as a Non-Management Director of Fairfield Resorts, Inc. and Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc. He serves as a Director of Cambrex Profarmaco Landen N.V. He has been a Director of Bio-Reference Laboratories Inc. since March 3, 2015. He has been Director of Quinpario Acquisition Corp. 2 since November 2014. He has been a Director of Tronox Limited since June 15, 2012. He served as an Independent Director of Jason Industries, Inc. from August 2013 to June 30, 2014. He served as Director of PROTEAM.com, Inc. He served as a Director of Phytomedics, Inc. since August 2006, ASI Solutions, Inc. since joining in 1996, United Retail Group, Inc. from December 1992 to November 8, 2007, and Kid Brands, Inc. (alternate name, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc.) from 1995 to August 2006. He served as a Member of the Advisory Board of Gemini Israel Funds and Jerusalem Venture Partners Media Fund. Mr. Kaufthal holds an M.B.A. Degree from the New York University Graduate School of Business Administration and a B.A. from Columbia University.
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About Bio-Reference Laboratories: BioReference is the third largest full service clinical diagnostic laboratory in the U.S. providing testing .
Amanda Moore
Senior Director, Marketing & Guest Experience, of Marriott International
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About Marriott International: Marriott International is a leading hospitality company with more than 3,900 properties around the world.
Preston Anderson
Director, Global Marketing Solutions & Support of Marriott International
Preston is the Director of Global Marketing Solutions and Support at Marriott International. In this capacity, he has executed many effective brand activation initiatives across sales and marketing disciplines on an international scale. Prior to joining Marriott in 2002, he held brand and regional marketing positions at Ford Motor Company, and during his tenure he contributed to the successful re-launch of the Ford Taurus brand. Over the course of his 18 years in brand and field marketing, Preston has developed a strong interest in marketing automation and the integration point with digital asset management. Preston holds two degrees from Duke University, a bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master’s in Business Administration – and he is a very proud and passionate Blue Devils fan.
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About Marriott International: Marriott International is a leading hospitality company with more than 3,900 properties around the world.
Aman Sethi
Senior Director of Digital Product of Marriott International
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About Marriott International: Marriott International is a leading hospitality company with more than 3,900 properties around the world.
Frank A. Savage
Board Of Director of Supervalu
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About : Super Value Market is a retail company serving customers through a network of over 3,000 owned, franchised, and affiliated stores.
Mathew M. Pendo
Board Of Director of Supervalu
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About : Super Value Market is a retail company serving customers through a network of over 3,000 owned, franchised, and affiliated stores.
Meghan Walsh
Senior Director, Content Strategy of Hilton Worldwide
Meghan Walsh Is The Senior Director, Content Services At Hilton.
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About Hilton Worldwide: Hilton Worldwide is a hospitality company, owns luxury and full-service hotels and resorts, and focused-service hotels.
Chuck Taylor
Senior Director of Caesars Entertainment
Chuck Taylor is an experienced technology and media executive with experience in VR/AR/MR, e-sports, mobile gaming, skill games, blockchain, loyalty marketing, fan engagement, sports media, social networking and e-commerce. He loves to create transformative experiences using immersive technology and media. Chuck currently serves as Senior Director for Caesars Entertainment, and also advises early stage technology companies. Prior to joining Caesars, he was the CEO of Fanbase Media and advised sports leagues, broadcast networks, and athletes on leveraging social media to drive fan engagement.
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About Caesars Entertainment, Fanbase: Caesars Entertainment operates casinos and hotels.
Lynn Swann
Board of Director of Caesars Entertainment
Director since 2013; member of the Audit and Governance Committees. President of Swann, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in marketing and communications, since 1976. Former NFL football player as well as a sportscaster for the American Broadcasting Company. Mr. Swann is also a director of Caesars Entertainment Corp., and a trustee of American Homes 4 Rent.
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About : Caesars Entertainment operates casinos and hotels.
Elly Reed
Director – Employee Communications Products of Caesars Entertainment
Elly Reed is the director of employee communications products at Caesars Entertainment Corporation.
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About Caesars Entertainment: Caesars Entertainment operates casinos and hotels.
Edward Shapiro
Member of the Board of Directors of United Airlines
Edward Shapiro is a Partner and Vice President at PAR Capital Management, Inc., a Boston-based investment management firm specializing in investments in travel, media and Internet-related companies. Prior to joining PAR Capital in 1997, Edward was a Vice President at Wellington Management Company, and before that an Analyst at Morgan Stanley & Co. Edward also serves as Chairman of the Boards of Global Eagle Entertainment (NASDAQ:ENT) and Lumexis Corporation, and a director of Sonifi Solutions. Edward also serves on the nonprofit boards of the Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, The Undergraduate Executive Board of the Wharton School, Combined Jewish Philanthropies, The Rashi School, and Social Finance. Edward previously served on the board of US Airways from 2005-2008 and Web.com (NASDAQ: WEB, formerly Interland, Inc.). Edward earned his Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School of Management.
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About : United Airlines and United Express operate approximately 5,000 flights each day to more than 370 destinations throughout the world.
Carolyn Corvi
Member of the Board of Directors of United Airlines
Carolyn Corvi is the former Vice President-General Manager of Airplane Programs, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group. In this position Carolyn was responsible for leading Commercial Airplanes integrated production system-including design, production and delivery of the 737, 747, 767 and 777, as well as component part fabrication, and global supply chain operations in support of these airplane programs. As Boeing’s lean leader and student of the Toyota Production System, Carolyn continued to spearhead Boeing’s lean cultural transformation, while leading the implementation of industry leading practices. Prior to this, Carolyn served as Vice President-General Manager of the 737/757 airplane programs. Carolyn retired in January 2009 concluding a 34 year career during which she held leadership positions in program management, manufacturing, quality assurance, propulsion and aircraft systems. Carolyn currently serves on the corporate boards of United Airlines, Allegheny Technologies, Inc. and Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. Carolyn is Member of Women Corporate Directors, the National Association of Corporate Directors and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. In 2013 Corvi was recognized by the Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors as the public company director of the year. Carolyn is the Co-Founder of the Northwest Children’s Fund and former Board Member at Washington’s National Park Fund and the YWCA. Carolyn remains involved in the community, serving as a Board Member at the Virginia Mason Institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center/Health System, as well as a Trustee at the Museum of Flight and the Seattle Foundation. Carolyn was born and raised in Seattle. Carolyn holds a Masters Degree in Management from MIT, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington. Carolyn and her husband John Bates live in Seattle.
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About : United Airlines and United Express operate approximately 5,000 flights each day to more than 370 destinations throughout the world.
James Kennedy
Member of the Board of Directors of United Airlines
James Kennedy is a Member of the Board of Directors at United Continental Holdings Inc. since March 2016. James is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc., a global investment management organization which provides mutual funds, sub-advisory services and separate account management. During his tenure, T. Rowe more than doubled its assets under management, which increased from $335 billion at the end of 2006 to $763 billion as of December 31, 2015. Prior to his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer in 2006, James served in roles of increasing responsibility at T. Rowe since 1978, including Vice President and Director of the Equity Research Division beginning in 1997. James has been a Member of the Board of Directors at T. Rowe since 1987. Prior to joining T. Rowe, James participated in the Financial Management training Program at General Electric. James graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. degree and Stanford University with an MBA. James is a recipient of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Excellence in Leadership Award.
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About : United Airlines and United Express operate approximately 5,000 flights each day to more than 370 destinations throughout the world.
Henry Meyer
Member of the Board of Directors of United Airlines
Henry Meyer is the Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors at United Continental Holdings Inc. since September 2015. Henry is a former Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of KeyCorp. Henry has been a Member of KeyCorp’s Board of Directors since 1996. Henry joined the former Society National Bank (now Key) in 1972 and was given positions of increasing responsibility in the credit and commercial banking departments. In 1984, Henry transferred to Dayton where he ultimately became president of Society Bank, National Association. Henry returned to Cleveland in 1987 after being elected Executive Vice President of Society Corporation and Senior Executive Vice President of Society National Bank, responsible for Society’s Retail Banking sector. Henry was elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Society National Bank in 1989 and was elected its President and Chief Operating Officer in 1990. Henry was elected Chief Executive Officer of Society National Bank in 1993 and was elected its Chairman of the Board of Directors in 1994. Henry was elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Banking Officer of Society Corporation in 1991. Henry was elected Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of the new KeyCorp in 1994 and was elected its Chief Operating Officer in May 1995. Henry was elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at KeyCorp in September 1996, President in May 1997 and Chief Executive Officer in February 2001. Henry was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors at KeyCorp in May 2001. Henry received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Econometrics from Colgate University in 1972 and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard University in 1978. Active in civic and cultural life, Henry serves on several boards in the greater Cleveland area. Henry serves as a Trustee of the Law Enforcement Foundation, Inc., Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education and ideastream (WVIZ/PBS and WCPN). Henry is a Board Member and immediate past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of United Way of Greater Cleveland and is a Board Member and immediate past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of University School. Meyer is Chairman of the Board of the Greater Cleveland Partnership and is a Board Member of University Hospitals Health System, Inc., as well as past Chairman of the Board of Directors of both University Hospitals Health System, Inc. and University Hospitals of Cleveland. Henry is an immediate past Member of the Board of Directors at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and currently serves on the Federal Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve System. Henry serves as a Member of the Board of Directors at Continental Airlines, Inc. Henry and his wife Jane have three sons.
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About : United Airlines and United Express operate approximately 5,000 flights each day to more than 370 destinations throughout the world.
David Rolston
Member of the Board of Directors of Mercy Ships
David Rolston is Member of the Board of Directors at Mercy Ships
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About Zed Medical: Mercy Ships is a global charity operating a fleet of hospital ships in developing nations.
Raz Winiarsky
Co-Founder & Medical Director of Covera Health
Raz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Medical Director at Brooklyn Premier Orthopedics, and Director of Joint Reconstruction at Hudson Regional Hospital. Raz received his M.D. degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, underwent his orthopedic surgical training at University of Pennsylvania, and completed his fellowship in Joint Reconstruction at Hospital for Special Surgery, rated by U.S. News as the #1 Orthopedic Hospital in the U.S. In addition to running one of the largest orthopedic groups in NYC, Raz is also a part-time chauffeur for his three children, transporting them to and from events all around the city.
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About Covera Health: Covera Health is a provider of analytics-based programs intended to reduce medical misdiagnoses and improve quality of care.
Matt Hughes
Director of Talent of Lyric
Hughes is Head of Talent at Lyric, a designer and operator of technology and spaces aimed at created a more modern, connected world. As someone with an insatiable appetite for travel, a keen interest in technology, and experience in growth oriented startups, joining Lyric was a no-brainer. Previous to joining Lyric he led talent & people teams at Hired, Gigster, and Shutterstock.
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About Lyric: Lyric is a tech and data-powered real estate and lifestyle hospitality company for the modern business traveler.
Susan Wills
Director Strategic Sourcing and Contracts of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Susan Wills is the Director of Strategic Sourcing and Contracts for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. She has been in her current position for five years. Susan has worked as the Director of Materials Management, covering departments such as purchasing, contracts, sterile central, courier, mailroom, print shop, medical equipment management, patient transport, warehouse, receiving and inventory control, for over 25 years in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire community hospitals. Susan has been a member of AHRMM since 1992, has been a CMRP since 2002 and recently received her Fellow status in May 2016. She has served on the AHRMM Educational Committee and has supported the New England Society of Healthcare Materials Management (NESHMM). She currently serves on the NESHMM Educational Committee.
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About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
James Cheng
Senior Associate Director, Analytics, Prospect Research of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
James Cheng currently holds the position of Associate Director of Analytics in Development Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Like many folks in development research, James’ background is not directly related to philanthropy. Besides resource development, he’s made intellectual and professional forays into cell and development biology, secondary science education, as well as educational research, measurement, and evaluation. While finishing up a doctorate degree in applied statistics in education at Boston College, James’ interest in development was piqued when he also took on the role of Prospect Data Mining and Modeling Specialist at MIT from 2006 to 2008. After spending time in the corporate world as a healthcare market researcher, James returned to the philanthropic sector, working at Dana-Farber Development & The Jimmy Fund since January of 2011.
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About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a center dedicated to carrying out adult and pediatric cancer treatment activities and advanced research.
Vandana Pant
Senior Director Design & Innovation of Sutter Health
Vandana has broad-ranging experience with social sector practice in the US and India and specializes in envisioning and implementing sustainable models for organizational growth. Prior to joining the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, she led strategic development at The Health Trust, a Silicon Valley-based operating foundation advancing solutions for health equity and wellness. Vandana has also consulted on strategic planning, program design and board development with several Bay Area organizations and continues to serve in an advisory role to build scale and capacity for nonprofit organizations. At PAMF’s Druker Center for Innovation, Vandana leads strategic initiatives to support deployment of the Center’s work including partnerships, program modeling & operations, communications and a student internship program. Vandana has a graduate degree in Mass Communications from the Mass Communications Research Center in New Delhi and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Delhi University.
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About Sutter Health: Sutter Health is a non-profit organization operating a network of hospitals and physicians in Northern California.
Veena Goel
Medical Director, Digital Patient Experience of Sutter Health
Goel is the Medical Director for Digital Patient Experience at Sutter Health, where she is responsible for providing clinical and change management leadership to garner patient engagement through digital health solutions. This includes My Health Online, the digital patient portal through which over 1.4 million Sutter patients to access their personal health records and activities as well as communicate with their providers. Over the past few years she has contributed significantly to the medical literature on her work using analytics and big data to improve bedside monitor alarm fatigue, and has also provided clinical informatics expertise and consultancy during local and international electronic health record implementations. Clinically, she practices as a pediatric hospitalist at PAMF, caring for newborns and hospitalized children, while helping patients and their families navigate the healthcare system.
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About Sutter Health: Sutter Health is a non-profit organization operating a network of hospitals and physicians in Northern California.
Steven Lane
Clinical Informatics Director, Privacy, Information Security & Interoperability of Sutter Health
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About Stanford University School of Medicine, Sutter Health, UCSF health: Sutter Health is a non-profit organization operating a network of hospitals and physicians in Northern California.
Dan Weis
Executive Director, Product Management of MGM Resorts International
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About MGM Resorts International: MGM Resorts International is a hospitality firm that operates casinos, restaurants, and recreational resorts.
William A. Bible
Director of MGM Resorts International
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About : MGM Resorts International is a hospitality firm that operates casinos, restaurants, and recreational resorts.
Jimmie Chatmon
Director of CorpHousing LLC
Jimmie Chatmon is senior partner and executive director with CorpHousing Group, a national, short-term apartment rental operator that assembles and manages proprietary “Class A” multi-family real estate throughout the U.S Here he plays an integral role in the company’s daily operations, directly overseeing and managing nearly every facet of the business. In his position, he is in charge of several areas of the company’s day-to-day management operations, including revenue generation, acquisitions, customer service, and operating procedures. Along with the senior executive team, his expertise and guidance propel the company’s structure and environment. Prior to joining CorpHousing Group, he began his career in real estate in the short-term rental space on the corporate side, specifically in a sales capacity for YouRent in 2016. In his personal time, he enjoys traveling. Chatmon received his bachelor’s in finance and accounting from the University of Miami’s Business school.
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Chris Hemmeter
Co-founder & Managing Director of Thayer Ventures
Chris has spent his entire professional life in and around startups and high-growth businesses in the hospitality, travel and technology space having founded six companies during his 30 years in business. Today he is a co-founder and Managing Director of Thayer Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in emerging technology companies in the hospitality and travel space. Immediately Prior to Thayer Ventures, Chris was founder and President of iCare Marketing (sold to Sysco Foodservice Corporation in 2012) and founder and CEO of Dynamic Payment Ventures (sold to Elavon, a subsidiary of US Bank in 2007). Prior to that, Chris was founder and CEO of CriticalArc Technologies, a supply-chain software provider to the foodservice industry, founder of E&O Kitchen and Bar, a casual dining chain based in San Francisco, founder of The Hemmeter Collection, a direct response retailer and founder of Hemmeter Publishing, a publisher and distributor of travel books and content. Upon graduating from Cornell University in 1986, Chris joined Hemmeter Investment Company, a real estate developer of destination-resort properties. Founded by his father in 1962, the Hemmeter organization developed major destination resort hotels in Hawaii and operated several related hospitality and travel businesses in the foodservice, gaming, retail and aviation sectors. Chris received his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Cornell University and his graduate degree from Harvard Business School in 1995, where he was recognized as a Baker Scholar for his academic achievement.
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About Thayer Ventures: Thayer Ventures (Thayer) invests in Travel Technology.
Mark E. Farrell
Managing Director of Thayer Ventures
Mark brings experience as both a finance and legal professional to Thayer Ventures. Most recently, Mark served for over five years as an investment banker at Thomas Weisel Partners, where he helped lead the Internet & Digital Media team and founded the firm’s Social Media practice. During his tenure, Mark advised clients on a number of notable transactions, including the sale of Intermix (MySpace) to News Corp., and Google’s initial public offering. Mark was also chosen to lead the internal deal team during the Thomas Weisel Partners’ IPO, and served the dual role of lead underwriter and internal corporate development professional. Previously, Mark practiced law for three years at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati where he represented venture capital firms and technology companies in private financings and M&A transactions. Mark received his B.A. from Loyola Marymount University, cum laude, M.A. from University College Dublin (Ireland), with honors, and J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, cum laude. Mark is currently an Advisor to Pacific Community Ventures and serves on the Penn Law School Alumni Society Board of Managers, as well as the Board of Directors for San Francisco Plan C and SAFE.
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About BookingPal, Thayer Ventures: Thayer Ventures (Thayer) invests in Travel Technology.
Jeffery M. Jackson
Managing Director of Thayer Ventures
In addition to a large reservoir of solid business skills and judgment, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and connections in the transportation and distribution space where he spent the bulk of his career. Located in Dallas, Jeff spent 14 years with American Airlines, managed the legal separation of Sabre, Inc. from AA and left to become EVP and Chief Financial Officer of the stand-alone company in 1998. Over his 13 years at Sabre, both as Chief Financial Officer and as EVP Corporate Development, Jeff managed the Sabre initial public offering, completed over 25 acquisitions and divestitures of over $8 billion in value, served on the Board of Travelocity, managed the globalization of the Sabre organization, and completed sale of the company to a group of private equity firms, thereby taking Sabre, Inc. private. Currently Jeff serves on the Boards of Rent-A-Center, a $2.8 billion public rent-to-own retail space company and of Getty Images. Jeff is a graduate of Dartmouth College and has an MBA from the Northwestern’s Kellogg Business School. He serves as Chair of Parents Advisory Committee of Carleton College and as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees.
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About BookingPal, Thayer Ventures: Thayer Ventures (Thayer) invests in Travel Technology.
Leland Pillsbury
Managing Director of Thayer Ventures
Leland C. Pillsbury cofounded Thayer Lodging Group Inc. in 1991 and served as Co-Chairman and CEO until May of 2014 when it was sold to Brookfield Asset Management. He now serves as Chairman, Thayer Lodging Group, a Brookfield Company. Prior to launching Thayer, he spent 19 years at Marriott, where he became an Executive Vice President and Corporate Officer. While with Marriott, he revamped Marriott’s pricing strategies, created the industry’s first revenue and yield management systems, and led the company’s entry into time sharing, Fairfield Inns, and Residence Inns. Since leaving Marriott, he has played a major role in the launch of numerous new companies in the hospitality value chain, including internet services provider TIG Global, Chinese central reservations system innovator HUBS1, and hypoallergenic guest room provider PURE Solutions. Pillsbury is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and is a member of the Cornell University Board of Trustees. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Investment Committee that oversees Cornell’s $5.2 billion endowment and is a member of several other standing committees of the Board. He is a member of the School of Hotel Administration Dean’s Advisory Board and the Real Estate Council. Pillsbury has recently been named a Frank H.T. Rhodes Class of 1956 Visiting Professor and lectures frequently at Cornell’s seven undergraduate schools and the Johnson Graduate School of Business. He and his wife, Mary, endowed the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship at the Hotel School and were named Cornell Foremost Benefactors. Pillsbury is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board at the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, from which he received his MBA in 1982. The Kellogg School recognized him with the 2009 Schaffner Award, recognizing professional achievement and contribution to the school. He recently received the 2012 Far and Above Award for his philanthropic work, and in 2010 received the Pioneer Award from the International Society of Hospitality Consultants, recognizing his dynamic contributions in the hospitality industry.
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About ADARA, Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Cornell University, Hubs1, Pure Solutions, TenX Healthcare, Thayer Lodging Group, Thayer Ventures: Thayer Ventures (Thayer) invests in Travel Technology.
Lixiao Wang
Founder, Chairman, and Board of Directors of Urotronic
Lixiao Wang is the Founder, Chairman, and Board of Directors of Urotronic, Inc.
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About Urotronic: A Minnesota based, medical device company, making an exciting innovation in urethral stricture treatment.
Jesse Osborne
Director of Sales of ZeroCater
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About ZeroCater: ZeroCater is a provider of office meals and snacks, bringing employees together to build culture and foster community.
Anderson Piper
Senior Director, Strategic Investment of Chick-fil-A
Anderson Piper is Senior Director, Strategic Investment at Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Amy Ohde
Executive Director, Launch Support of Chick-fil-A
Amy Ohde is Regional Director, Southwest Region at Chick-fil-A.
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Thomas Nolan
Director of New Store Development of Chick-fil-A
Thomas Nolan is Senior Director, Restaurant Development at Chick-fil-A.
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Anita Costello
Regional Director of Chick-fil-A
Anita Costello is Regional Director @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Steven DeVane
Senior Director of Real Estate of Chick-fil-A
Steven DeVane is Senior Director of Real Estate @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Mac Baker
Director of Operations of Chick-fil-A
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Lynette Smith
Director of Corporate Legal of Chick-fil-A
Lynette Smith is Director of Corporate Legal @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Brian Grady
Senior Director of Kitchen Systems and Facility Design of Chick-fil-A
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Amanda Norris
Executive Director, Menu & Packaging of Chick-fil-A
Amanda Norris is Senior Director of Product Development @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Meyer Skalak
Executive Director of Supply Chain of Chick-fil-A
Meyer Skalak is an Executive Director of Supply Chain at Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Jim Ruane
Team Director, Southwest Region of Chick-fil-A
Jim Ruane is Team Director, Southwest Region at Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Todd Sweatt
Director of Field Operations of Chick-fil-A
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
David Turner
Senior Director, Services and Development of Chick-fil-A
David Turner is Senior Director, Services and Development at Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Mike Schisler
Director of Field Services of Chick-fil-A
Mike Schisler is Team Director, Southeast Region at Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Dwain Cox
Director of Innovation and Design of Chick-fil-A
Dwain Cox is Director of Innovation and Design @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Tom Morder
Director of Strategic Insights of Chick-fil-A
Tom Morder is Director of Strategic Insights @ Chick-fil-A
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Scott Thigpen
Director, Restaurant Development of Chick-fil-A
Scott Thigpen is Director, Restaurant Development at Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Kristen Clever
Director, Market Strategy & Planning of Chick-fil-A
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Michael Garrison
Senior Director of Environmental Stewardship and Packaging of Chick-fil-A
Michael Garrison is Senior Director of Environmental Stewardship and Packaging @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Mary Peak
Director, Organizational Agility of Chick-fil-A
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Daniel Strain
Sr. Director, Entity Technical Services of Chick-fil-A
Daniel Strain is Senior Director of Information Technology Shared Services @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Amy Rooks
Director of Real Estate Legal of Chick-fil-A
Amy Rooks is Director of Real Estate Legal @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
David Millican
Director, Restaurant Development, Facilities of Chick-fil-A
David Millican is Director, Restaurant Development, Facilities at Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Phil Orazi
Sr. Director, Training and Development of Chick-fil-A
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Jodee Morgan
Director, Talent Acquisition of Chick-fil-A
Jodee Morgan is Director, Talent Acquisition at Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
John Featherstonz
Senior Director, New Ventures of Chick-fil-A
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L.J. Yankosky
Director of Sponsorships and Event Marketing of Chick-fil-A
L Yankosky is Director of Sponsorships and Event Marketing @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Steven Dull
Director of Field Operations of Chick-fil-A
Steven Dull is Director of Field Operations @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Paul Wiley
Senior Director of Restaurant Financial Services of Chick-fil-A
Paul Wiley is Senior Director of Restaurant Financial Services @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Alejandro Dominguez
Senior Director of Real Estate of Chick-fil-A
Alejandro Dominguez is Senior Director of Real Estate @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Paul Wiley
Senior Director of Restaurant Financial Services of Chick-fil-A
Paul Wiley is Senior Director of Restaurant Financial Services @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Cheryl Dick
Senior Director of Field Operations, Licensed Operations of Chick-fil-A
Cheryl Dick is Senior Director of Field Operations, Licensed Operations @ Chick-fil-A.
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About Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant company that offers chicken sandwich and healthy foods for its customers.
Martin Jackson
Member of the Board of Directors of NaviHealth
Martin Jackson is the Board Director DispalyLink.Martin was, until September 2010, VP, Technology at Plastic Logic. Plastic Logic is using its proprietary technology leadership in plastic electronics to create a range of products enabling information access, organization, and consumption. At Plastic Logic Martin has responsible for the Cambridge technology centre, who have the core role in developing plastic electronics technology, and was actively involved in representing the company at numerous conferences and UK government initiatives. Prior to joining Plastic Logic in 2008 Martin was CTO at Artimi, a fabless semiconductor company that delivered high speed wireless connectivity in portable consumer devices. Prior to joining Artimi in 2006, Martin was CTO at Frontier Silicon, a fabless semiconductor company which pioneered digital broadcasting and achieved 70 percent market share.Prior to Frontier Silicon, he was CTO of leading DSL semiconductor company GlobespanVirata, which later merged into Conexant Corp. He began his work at Virata in 1994, when it was in a start-up phase and he served as VP engineering, Chief Technology Officer and a Board director. Martin was instrumental in the company’s merger with Globespan in 2001. Martin has co-founded four start-ups.He holds a First-Class Honours Degree with Distinction in Electronic Engineering from Cambridge University.
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About 8power: NaviHealth partners with health plans, health systems and post-acute providers to manage the entire continuum of post-acute care.
Wendy Jensen
Director, Program Operations and Performance, Patient Navigation Solutions of NaviHealth
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About NaviHealth: NaviHealth partners with health plans, health systems and post-acute providers to manage the entire continuum of post-acute care.
Richard Evans
Lead Director of the Board of LifePoint Health
Richard Evans assumed the role of Lead Director of LifePoint’s Board of Directors on June 4, 2015. Previously, he served as Chair of the Company’s Compensation Committee. Evans has been the chairman of Evans Holdings, LLC, a real estate investment and real estate services company, since April 1999. Prior to that time, Mr. Evans served as chief executive officer of Huizenga Sports, Entertainment Group, Madison Square Garden Corporation and Radio City Music Hall Productions; chief operating officer of Gaylord Entertainment Company; and chief operating officer and corporate director of Florida Panther Holdings, Inc. He began his career at The Walt Disney Company. Evans, who has served on the Company’s Board of Directors since 2000, also serves as a member of the board of directors of TharpeRobbins Company, an employee recognition company, and Tokyo Joe’s, Inc., a restaurant chain. He previously served as a member of the board of governors of the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, Major League Baseball and the National Football League. He is also a member of the business advisory board of Gridiron Capital, LLC, a private equity firm, and is a limited partner in Gridiron Strategic Partners Fund. Evans is a former director of Genesco, Inc. (NYSE:GCO), a specialty retailer, and Bass Pro Shops, an outdoor specialty retailer, and a former member of the board of trustees of the University of Denver.
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About Gridiron Capital: LifePoint Health is a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier.
Ingrid M. Williams
Director of People & Purpose of AeroFarms
Ingrid Williams serves as director of people and purpose at AeroFarm.
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About AeroFarms: AeroFarms is an urban cleantech company that provides aeroponic growing systems to produce plants without sun or soil.
Olaoluwa Fayaunju
Senior Medical Director of Oak Street Health
Olaoluwa (Laolu) Fayanju is the Senior Medical Director at Oak Street Health, a network of primary care centers for Medicare patients. Fayanju is leading the company’s expansion to Cleveland, where centers will be opened in Glenville, West Boulevard and Lee Miles neighborhoods in the fall of 2018. A physician at Oak Street Health for three years, he specializes in family practice medicine and Health Policy and Management. Dr. Fayanju holds an MS from Harvard University and an MD from Tufts University.
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About Northwestern University – Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Oak Street Health, Oak Street Health, UChicago Medicine: Oak Street Health is a network of primary care centers for adults on Medicare.
Jeffrey Thramann
Co-Founder & Director of Lanx
Jeff Thramann is a serial entrepreneur who was the founder and chairman of Lanx, a spinal implant company sold to Biomet, US Radiosurgery, an oncology services company sold to Alliance Healthcare Services (NASDAQ; AIQ), ProNerve, an intraoperative monitoring company sold to Waud Capital Partners and American Physicians, a hospitalist company sold to Towerbrook Partners. Prior to pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors, Thramann was the founder of Boulder Neurosurgical Associates in Boulder, CO. Thramann is the named inventor on over 50 U.S. and international issued and pending patents. He completed his neurosurgical residency and complex spinal reconstruction fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Medical school was completed at Cornell University Medical College in NYC and his undergraduate degree was earned at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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About Lanx: Lanx employs its proprietary technology to develop spinal products for surgeons.
Nurettin Dag
Director Of Engineering of Flatiron Health
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About Flatiron Health: Flatiron Health is a healthcare technology company that aims to improve lives by learning from the experience of every cancer patient.
Julia Morton
Senior Director, Customer Success of Flatiron Health
Julia leads the Customer Success function at Flatiron Health. The Flatiron team is building a disruptive, oncology-specific software platform that connects cancer centers across the world on a common technology infrastructure to address key healthcare challenges, dramatically improving treatment and accelerating research. Julia’s team is responsible for helping oncologists be successful on Flatiron’s software and partnering with customers to achieve their strategic objectives around practice sustainability and growth. The Customer Success team delivers Account Management, Customer Support, Technical Support Engineering, Communications and Training & Content services to oncology practices nationwide. Prior to joining Flatiron, Julia led the Physician Onboarding function at ZocDoc, and worked as a consultant to healthcare and technology clients growing their businesses and improving customers’ experience. She holds a BA and an MBA from Harvard.
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About Flatiron Health: Flatiron Health is a healthcare technology company that aims to improve lives by learning from the experience of every cancer patient.
Evan Estola
Director of Engineering of Flatiron Health
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About Flatiron Health: Flatiron Health is a healthcare technology company that aims to improve lives by learning from the experience of every cancer patient.
Lesley Plotkin
Director, Research Marketing of Flatiron Health
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About Flatiron Health, Flatiron Health, Flatiron Health: Flatiron Health is a healthcare technology company that aims to improve lives by learning from the experience of every cancer patient.
Carlos Aguilar
Director, Forward Deployed Engineering of Flatiron Health
Director, Forward Deployed Engineering at Flatiron Health.
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About Flatiron Health: Flatiron Health is a healthcare technology company that aims to improve lives by learning from the experience of every cancer patient.
Nathaniel Brown
Director of Product Marketing and Strategy of Flatiron Health
Nathaniel Brown is the director of product marketing and strategy at Flatiron Health.
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About Flatiron Health: Flatiron Health is a healthcare technology company that aims to improve lives by learning from the experience of every cancer patient.
Robb Knie
CEO, President & Director of Hoth Therapeutics
Mr. Knie has served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company since May 2017. Mr. Knie served as the President of Lifeline Industries Inc. since its inception in 1995. From 2002 to 2010 he was a Semiconductor Analyst for PAW Partners. From 1993 until 1995, Mr. Knie served as Northeast Regional Manager of American Express Financial Advisors. Mr. Knie has served as a board member for NASDAQ-listed companies. He has been featured on CNBC, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal and Forbes Magazine as an Independent Equity Analyst. Mr. Knie has over 20 years of equity markets experience. Mr. Knie has been a member of the American Chemical Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, as well as The National Alliance for Youth Sports.
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About Hoth Therapeutics: Hoth Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new generation therapies for dermatological disorders.
Frank Tucker
Director of Operations of Rockpool Dining Group
With over 28 years’ experience in the industry, Frank has managed some of the most dynamic hospitality groups and iconic brands including Wynn Resorts International and China Grill Management. During his tenure with both brands Frank had been a Senior Manager and was responsible for restaurants in the United States, London, Mexico City and Nassau in the Bahamas. Frank’s fresh approach to the integration of technology and hospitality ensure that he sets the highest standard in service across the industry.
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About Rockpool Dining Group: Rockpool Dining provides dining and entertainment venues.
James Atkinson
Medical Director of UCLA Health System
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About UCLA Health System: UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.
David Heber
Professor and Director, Center for Human Nutrition of UCLA Health System
David Heber is internationally prominent in the fields of nutrition, metabolism, obesity and its associated complications. He has published seminal research articles on the causes of obesity, weight loss strategies, and the relationship of obesity to cancer and cardiovascular disease. David Heber is the Founding Director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles, a Professor of Medicine and Public Health, the founding Chief of the Division of Clinical Nutrition in the Department of Medicine.He directs the NCI-funded Clinical Nutrition Research Unit and the NIH Nutrition and Obesity Training Grants at UCLA. Heber is board-certified in Internal Medicine, and Endocrinology and Metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in Clinical Nutrition by the American Board of Nutrition. He earned his MD at Harvard Medical School and his Ph.D. in Physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Heber served as a Director of the American Board of Nutrition and past chair of the Education Committee of the American Society of Clinical Nutrition. He is included in the 2000 listing of The Best Doctors in America, based on a survey of over 35,000 doctors throughout the nation, and is listed in Who’s Who in America for 2001. Heber’s primary areas of research are obesity treatment and prevention, the role of nutrition, phytochemicals,and botanical dietary supplements in the prevention and treatment of common forms of cancer and cardiovascular disease. He is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 25 book chapters, and two professional texts.
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About UCLA Health System: UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.
Rachel Linonis
Title Director of Digital Solutions, UCLA Division of Population Behavioral Health of UCLA Health System
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About UCLA Health System: UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.
Ipsit Vahia
Medical Director of McLean Hospital
Vahia is the Medical Director of the Geriatric Psychiatry outpatient programs at McLean hospital and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He also directs the Institute for Technology in Psychiatry at McLean Hospital, and is PI of the McLean Technology in Aging Lab. Vahia completed medical training at Grant Medical College in Mumbai, India and graduated from residency in Psychiatry at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York in June 2007. He completed a research fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at the University of California San Diego in 2009, and clinical fellowship in geriatric psychiatry in 2013. Dr Vahia serves on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, the APA Council on Geriatric Psychiatry, the geriatric psychiatry committee of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has received research funding through the National Institute of Mental Health, the John A. Hartford Foundation, the Once Upon a Time Foundation and the Regents of the University of California.
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About McLean Hospital: McLean Hospital is providing a range of quality, cost effective, and mental health services.
Michael Goldstein
Member of the Board of Directors of Option Care Health
Michael Goldstein, 74, has been a director since May 2015. Goldstein currently serves as a director and Chairman of the Audit Committees of Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc., a publicly traded retail clothing company, and Teladoc, Inc., a publicly traded provider of telehealth services. Since 2011, Goldstein has served as a global senior advisor of Jefferies & Company, Inc., an investment banking firm. From 2002 to 2012, he served as a director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of 4Kids Entertainment, Inc., an entertainment merchandise licensing company. From 2005 to 2012, Goldstein served as a director, Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee and the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee of Medco Health Solutions, Inc., a pharmacy benefits management company. Goldstein previously held senior management positions in the retail industry, serving as Chief Executive Officer of Toys “R” Us, Inc., a toy retailer (“TOYS”), from 1994 to 1998, and then as TOYS’ Acting Chief Executive Officer from 1999 to 2000. He also served as the Chief Financial Officer of TOYS and as Senior Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance of Lerner Stores Corporation, a chain department store retailer. Goldstein began his career as an accountant at Ernst & Young, where he served as an audit partner for six years. We believe that Goldstein’s extensive finance and business operations background, as well as his prior experience serving on the boards of directors of public companies, are relevant to his service on the Board.
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About Jefferies: Option Care Health is a provider of comprehensive, cost-effective pharmaceutical and home care solutions.
