Cardinal Health welcomes 2 new board members
Cardinal Health’s board of directors has elected Robert Musslewhite, former CEO of Definitive Healthcare, and Sudhakar Ramakrishna, president and CEO of SolarWinds Corporation, as independent directors, effective March 7.
With more than 20 years of leadership experience, including serving as CEO for two publicly traded companies, Musslewhite brings to the board unique expertise in advanced analytics, data and technology across the healthcare ecosystem.
Musslewhite also is an experienced board member, currently serving on the board of directors of CoStar Group, and previously serving as a board member for companies within the healthcare industry, including Definitive Healthcare, The Advisory Board Company and Evolent Health. Musslewhite will serve as a member of the board's Audit and Human Resources and Compensation Committees.
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Ramakrishna is an experienced CEO and global technology leader with more than two decades of technology and business expertise. Ramakrishna has a history of helping matrixed organizations implement effective cybersecurity measures and navigate crises. Ramakrishna currently serves on the board of directors of SolarWinds and previously served on the board of directors of other technology companies, including Enterprise 4.0 Technology Acquisition, SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Mitel Networks and Meru Networks. Ramakrishna will serve as a member of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committees.
"Robert brings decades of experience in leading technology-oriented healthcare companies and successfully driving rapid growth and innovation," said Gregory Kenny, chairman of the board for Cardinal Health. "Robert's expertise in strategic uses of data across healthcare systems and navigating complex business environments will be a great contribution to the board. Likewise, Sudhakar's proven leadership in both technology and business strategy, combined with his ability to collaborate and drive results, will be a tremendous asset to the company. We are pleased to welcome them to our board and look forward to their valuable insights."
"Robert and Sudhakar bring extensive experience and proven leadership with strong backgrounds in technology, which will be instrumental in helping us navigate complex and rapidly evolving environments," said Jason Hollar, CEO of Cardinal Health. "Their track records of delivering results align with our culture, and we look forward to the contributions they will make to Cardinal Health."
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