Rae Shanahan
About Rae Shanahan
Rae Shanahan serves as the CEO of Innovation Works and Chief Strategy Officer at Businessolver, where he has worked since 2000. He has a background in human resources and healthcare information technology, and he has significantly contributed to the company's growth to over 1200 employees.
Work at Businessolver
Rae Shanahan has been a pivotal figure at Businessolver since 2000, serving as Chief Strategy Officer for 24 years. In this role, she focuses on incubating new business strategies and opportunities. She has contributed significantly to the company's growth, expanding it from a small team to over 1200 employees. In 2020, she took on the additional role of CEO of Innovation Works, Businessolver, further enhancing her leadership within the organization. Shanahan has played a key role in launching initiatives such as MyChoice Accounts and the Business Innovation Group.
Previous Experience at ADP
Before her tenure at Businessolver, Rae Shanahan worked at ADP from 1997 to 2000. She held the position of Major Accounts District Manager for two years and transitioned to a Systems Consultant role for 11 months. Her experience at ADP provided her with a solid foundation in account management and systems consulting, which contributed to her strategic capabilities in her later roles.
Background at Maytag Corporation
Rae Shanahan's career began at Maytag Corporation, where she worked in various human resources roles from 1990 to 1997. This seven-year experience allowed her to develop a strong understanding of human resources practices and organizational dynamics, which she later applied in her leadership roles at Businessolver.
Education and Expertise
Rae Shanahan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Simpson College, where she studied from 1986 to 1990. Her educational background in business, management, and marketing has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in strategic leadership roles. Additionally, she possesses a strong background in Healthcare Information Technology (HIT), which enhances her expertise in the industry.