Cerner, today announced it has named William Mintz as the new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) where he will work alongside company and client leadership to identify and develop new business opportunities, drive the strategic planning process and oversee the corporate strategy. Prior to joining Cerner, Mintz served as the Vice President of Strategy at Leidos where he was responsible for enterprise strategy, new product development, and commercialization.
“I’m thrilled to add Will to Cerner’s executive leadership team,” said Brent Shafer, chairman, and CEO, Cerner. “Will is a strong leader and has a proven track record of success in corporate strategy, business development, digital transformation, and vision for innovative health care solutions.”
William Mintz Bio/Background
An entrepreneur and proven operator, Mintz co-founded Care3 Inc. in 2015, a health company that uses digital tools that help patients in underserved communities and their caregivers better manage their health journey. At Cerner, Mintz will continue to work across business units to develop solutions that make health care more accessible and equitable for all. Cerner recently committed to collaborating with community leaders and leveraging data to eradicate health disparities. Mintz earned an MBA from Yale School of Management in New Haven, CT., and an MHA from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
“I’m excited to be joining a company with a rich history of innovation and dedication to improving health care for everyone,” said Mintz. “I’ve dedicated my entire career to developing strategies and businesses to make the health care system function more effectively. The health care landscape presents many challenges and opportunities and Cerner is well-positioned to continue its leadership position. I look forward to collaborating with Cerner’s associates worldwide in helping shape health care of tomorrow.”
Mintz marks the third new appointment within Cerner’s C-suite within the past year after Darrell Johnson and Jerome Labat were named chief marketing and technology officers respectively.
