Awards & Recognition
★Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for company under her leadership
★World's Most Ethical Companies recognition for 11 consecutive years
★2018 Women in Business Lifetime Achievement Award from Charlotte Business Journal
★2016 UNC Charlotte Distinguished Alumnus
★Queens University of Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year
★2015 AACSB Influential Leader recognition
Notable Facts
→Former CEO of Premier Inc., a Fortune 500 healthcare improvement company with 3,750+ hospital members
→Led company for 12 years (2009-2021) after 6 years in other leadership roles
→Led Premier through IPO in 2013 and significant growth under her leadership
→Peak compensation of $5.15 million in 2017, reflecting Fortune 500 CEO-level position
→Serves on multiple prestigious boards including Unum Group (NYSE-listed) and AdventHealth
→Nursing background provides unique healthcare industry credibility
→Active in healthcare policy and industry transformation initiatives