Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) has welcomed two experienced health-care leaders to its board of directors.
In a March 10 news announcement, the Dublin, Ohio-based company said its board had elected Robert Musslewhite and Sudhakar Ramakrishna.
Musslewhite, former CEO of Definitive Healthcare Corp., has more than 20 years of leadership experience that includes serving at the chief executive officer for two publicly traded companies.
“Mr. Musslewhite brings to the board unique expertise in advanced analytics, data and technology across the health-care ecosystem,” the announcement said. “Mr. Musslewhite is also an experienced board member, currently serving on the board of directors of CoStar Group Inc., and previously serving as a board member for companies within the health-care industry, including Definitive Healthcare Corp., The Advisory Board Company, and Evolent Health Inc. Mr. Musslewhite will serve as a member of the board’s audit and human resources and compensation committees.”
Ramakrishna is an experienced CEO and global technology leader, Cardinal Health said. “Mr. Ramakrishna has a history of helping matrixed organizations implement effective cybersecurity measures and navigate crises,” the announcement said. “Mr. Ramakrishna currently serves on the board of directors of SolarWinds Corp. and previously served on the board of directors of other technology companies, including Enterprise 4.0 Technology Acquisition Corp., SailPoint Technologies Holdings Inc., Mitel Networks Corporation and Meru Networks Inc. Mr. Ramakrishna will serve as a member of the audit and risk oversight committees.”
“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, Cardinal Health’s CEO. “Their track records of delivering results align with our culture, and we look forward to the contributions they will make to Cardinal Health.”
“Robert brings decades of experience in leading technology-oriented health-care companies and successfully driving rapid growth and innovation,” added Gregory Kenny, chairman of Cardinal Health’s board. “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.”
