Rick Poulton
About Rick Poulton
Rick Poulton serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Veradigm® in Chicago, Illinois since 2023, bringing extensive experience from previous leadership roles at Allscripts and AAR Corp.
Work at Veradigm
Rick Poulton has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Veradigm® since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading the company in its mission to enhance healthcare technology solutions. Veradigm focuses on improving patient outcomes and streamlining healthcare processes through innovative software and data analytics.
Previous Experience at Allscripts
Prior to joining Veradigm, Rick Poulton held multiple leadership positions at Allscripts. He served as Chief Executive Officer for eight months in 2022 to 2023. Before that, he was the Chief Financial Officer from 2012 to 2016 and later became President, a position he held from 2015 to 2022. His tenure at Allscripts involved overseeing financial strategies and operational leadership.
Career Background
Rick Poulton has a diverse career background in finance and executive leadership. He worked as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at AAR Corp from 2006 to 2012. Additionally, he served as Senior Vice President of Business Development at United Airlines from 2003 to 2006. His extensive experience spans various sectors, contributing to his expertise in corporate management.
Education and Expertise
Rick Poulton earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Marquette University, where he studied from 1984 to 1988. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Strategy from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, completing his studies from 1996 to 1999. His educational background supports his roles in financial management and strategic leadership.