Deirdre Kennedy
About Deirdre Kennedy
Deirdre Kennedy serves as the Vice President of Sales at Health Catalyst, bringing extensive experience in healthcare IT sales and business development. Her career includes leadership roles at LUMEDX, Protenus, and Perot/Dell Services, along with a strong educational background in nursing and business administration.
Current Role at Health Catalyst
Deirdre Kennedy serves as the Vice President of Sales at Health Catalyst, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for driving sales strategies and initiatives within the organization. Her focus includes consultative selling to C-Suite executives, leveraging her extensive experience in healthcare IT sales. Kennedy's leadership aims to enhance the company's market presence and foster relationships with key stakeholders.
Previous Experience at LUMEDX
Before joining Health Catalyst, Deirdre Kennedy worked at LUMEDX as the Client Solutions Director from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure in Oakland, California, she focused on developing client relationships and providing tailored solutions to meet their needs. Her role involved collaborating with various teams to ensure client satisfaction and drive business growth.
Sales Leadership at Protenus
Deirdre Kennedy held the position of Senior Vice President of Sales at Protenus from 2016 to 2019. Based in the Baltimore, Maryland area, she led sales efforts and contributed to the company's growth in the healthcare analytics sector. Her responsibilities included developing sales strategies and engaging with clients to understand their requirements.
Educational Background
Deirdre Kennedy has a diverse educational background. She studied at Excelsior University, where she pursued an MBA and achieved the status of Masters Candidate from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she attended Molloy University, focusing on Nursing from 1992 to 1995. Earlier, she studied at the Allied School of Health Sciences, earning a qualification in Respiratory Therapy in 1988. This combination of education supports her expertise in healthcare IT sales.
Career Development and Skills
Throughout her career, Deirdre Kennedy has developed go-to-market strategies and specialized in consultative selling techniques. Her experience includes working with Fortune 15 companies and startups, showcasing her ability to adapt to various business environments. Kennedy has been instrumental in creating new verticals and establishing a foundation for sales and business development in her previous roles.