Diana Gibson Pace
About Diana Gibson Pace
Diana Gibson Pace serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Navitus Health Solutions, bringing extensive experience in underwriting, actuarial, and healthcare delivery. She has held leadership roles at various organizations, including Blue Shield of California and Aetna, and specializes in market expansion and client retention in the healthcare sector.
Current Role at Navitus Health Solutions
Diana Gibson Pace serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Navitus Health Solutions since 2021. In this role, she focuses on leveraging technology to enhance decision-making processes within the healthcare sector. Her responsibilities include market expansion and improving client retention for large, complex healthcare customers. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she has contributed to the company's growth strategy and operational effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Diana has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, having held various leadership positions. She worked at Blue Shield of California as Vice President and General Manager for Premier Accounts from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as Area Vice President for Premier Accounts from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she was the Regional Vice President of Sales for Major Accounts at Health Net from 2000 to 2012. Her roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of health plan payer business areas.
Educational Background
Diana Gibson Pace earned her MBA in Marketing from UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she studied from 1995 to 1998. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of California, Riverside, completed between 1985 and 1990. Furthermore, she studied Art History at Université de Bordeaux for one year in 1989. This diverse educational background supports her strategic approach in the healthcare sector.
Expertise in Healthcare Innovation
Diana specializes in building high-engagement cultures and monetizing product innovation to drive sales performance. Her expertise extends to underwriting, actuarial, and clinical healthcare delivery sectors. She has a solid understanding of Payment & Delivery Reform and Labor & Trust, which enhances her ability to navigate complex healthcare environments and improve organizational outcomes.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
In addition to her current position at Navitus, Diana has served as an advisor at Akos MD from 2021 to 2022 and has been an advisor at Grokker since 2021. These advisory roles reflect her commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and innovation. Her insights and experience contribute to the strategic direction of these organizations.