Dean Sontag
About Dean Sontag
Dean Sontag is a Business Development Executive at Unify Consulting in Chicago, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various leadership roles in the healthcare and consulting sectors, including positions at Innovaccer, Teradata, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
Work at Unify Consulting
Dean Sontag has been serving as a Business Development Executive at Unify Consulting since 2022. Based in Chicago, he has contributed to the company's growth and client engagement strategies over the past two years. His role involves identifying new business opportunities and fostering relationships with potential clients to enhance Unify Consulting's market presence.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Unify Consulting, Dean Sontag held several prominent positions in the business development sector. He worked at Innovaccer as Area Vice President, Payer from 2020 to 2022, focusing on payer solutions. Prior to that, he was a Senior Client Executive at Teradata from 2015 to 2020, where he managed client relationships in the Greater Chicago Area. His experience also includes a role as Partner at CAHC Consulting from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Dean Sontag studied at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on General Management from 1978 to 1979. He furthered his education at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, obtaining an MBA in Strategy and Operations Management from 1981 to 1982.
Notable Contributions in Healthcare
Throughout his career, Dean Sontag has implemented significant healthcare initiatives. He developed a health care benefits decision support system and analytical consulting services, enhancing decision-making processes for clients. Additionally, he delivered health informatics consulting services to employer groups, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes.
Leadership Roles in the Industry
Dean Sontag has held various leadership roles in the healthcare and consulting sectors. He served as Executive Director of Strategy at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association from 2009 to 2010 and as Principal at Mercer from 2005 to 2008. His experience also includes a tenure as Regional Vice President of Large Group Sales at WellPoint from 1999 to 2004 and as National Account Director at Humana, Inc from 1996 to 1998.