Laurence Kessler
About Laurence Kessler
Laurence Kessler serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Ventra Health, bringing extensive experience in healthcare management and sales. His career includes significant roles at various firms, including nThrive, Healthrise, and Grant Thornton LLP.
Current Role at Ventra Health
Laurence Kessler serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Ventra Health. He has held this position since 2023, working remotely. In this role, he is responsible for driving sales strategies and initiatives to enhance the company's market presence and revenue generation.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Consulting
Kessler has extensive experience in healthcare consulting. He worked at Kurt Salmon Associates as a Manager from 2010 to 2011. Following that, he served as a Manager in Healthcare Advisory Services at Grant Thornton LLP from 2011 to 2014. His role at Navigant Consulting as a Senior Consultant from 2004 to 2006 further solidified his expertise in the healthcare sector.
Leadership Roles at nThrive
At nThrive, Kessler held multiple leadership positions. He was the Vice President of Revenue Cycle Advisory Services and Solutions Architecture from 2014 to 2022. He also served as Vice President of Technology Solutions Group, East, from 2020 to 2022, and Vice President of Sales - Southeast from 2018 to 2022. His tenure at nThrive spanned eight years, contributing to various aspects of the company's growth.
Educational Background
Laurence Kessler earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Healthcare Management from Emory University, where he studied from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Exercise Physiology from The University of Georgia, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his extensive career in healthcare.
Experience in Growth and Partnerships
Kessler worked as the Senior Vice President of Growth and Partnerships at Healthrise from 2022 to 2023 in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. In this role, he focused on developing strategic partnerships and driving growth initiatives within the organization.