CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, today announced that it has named David (Dave) Zito as President, Performance Services, effective December 6, 2024.
Zito will oversee Premier's Performance Services segment, including the continued development and growth of the company's enterprise-wide, AI-enabled technology businesses and Premier's consulting practice. He will report to Michael J. Alkire, Premier's President and CEO.
Zito is a seasoned healthcare executive with expertise across provider networks, payer systems, life sciences and healthcare managed services. He served as the Chief Growth Officer for Guidehouse where he was responsible for leading investments in new markets and opportunities, developing innovative technology solutions and business process management, and driving large-scale collaboration.
"After conducting a thorough and thoughtful search process, I am confident that Dave has the skills and background to drive continued growth in Premier's Performance Services segment," said Alkire. "Dave has an unparalleled ability to create strategic partnerships with health systems to deliver transformative solutions that result in clinical, operational and financial excellence."
"Premier's world-class data assets, technology innovations and strong relationships that deliver improved cost and quality outcomes are second to none," said Zito. "I look forward to working with Mike and the rest of the talented management team to enable better, smarter and faster healthcare."
Premier Chief Operating Officer Leigh Anderson to Resign at Year-End
Premier also announced that Leigh Anderson will resign from his position as Chief Operating Officer effective December 31, 2024. He is expected to provide consulting services through March 31, 2025.
"Leigh has been a forward-thinking leader helping drive our business growth," said Alkire. "On behalf of all of us at Premier I thank him for his years of service."
About Premier Inc.
Premier Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC) is a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company providing solutions to two-thirds of all healthcare providers in the U.S., uniting providers suppliers payers policymakers for better smarter faster healthcare headquartered in Charlotte N.C.
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