Kenneth Richter

About Kenneth Richter

Kenneth Richter is a highly accomplished, transformative international healthcare leader and physician who has shaped and led medical operations, strategy, governance, and policy at the highest levels of the Department of Defense (DoD).He has overseen complex, risk-studded international portfolios in C-level roles, serving among the most senior medical executives in the DoD and as a leading advisor in health system innovation to the White House and US Congress.A three-time combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, decorated physician, and Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, Kenneth is uniquely qualified to lead people, systems, and initiatives with a tremendous global scope.He has sat at the table in top-level military, executive roles for 10+ years, influencing human capital, mental health strategy, and general medical leadership focused on the most profound national and global problems.A highly personable leader and mentor, Kenneth instills accountable, positive cultures across large organizations, optimizing workforce productivity, safety, and engagement. His career highlights include:• Directing policy affecting well-being of 9.6M+ beneficiaries as the DoD’s senior mental health and wellness leader, assigned to Office of the Secretary of Defense to deliberate the most salient and complex issues, mitigate risk, and maximize human capital.• Reporting to the White House and Congress as top counsel on mental health strategy, operations, and policy-making across a $53B global health system on behalf of the DoD.• Leading the largest-scope US Navy, Marine Corps, and DoD mental healthcare operations at the highest levels.• Supporting international DoD health diplomacy missions, improving healthcare infrastructure in several countries.Global Health System Operations | International Program Portfolios | Medical Strategy & Policy | Organizational Transformation | Large-Scale Human Operations | Risk Management & Governance | State and Federal Policy Advocacy | Healthcare System Innovation | Stakeholder Relationships | Communication & Synergies | Mentoring & Development | Training & Compliance

Experience

1. Chief Clinical Officer

   Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.

   Jan 2025 — Present

   The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) is a senior leadership role at the corporate level responsible for overseeing clinical operations over 80 active facilities across several states. This position ensures high-quality patient care, standardizes clinical protocols, and drives strategic clinical initiatives to improve outcomes and efficiency.

Education

• Midwestern University (AZ)

  Doctor of Osteopathy, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy

  1999 — 2003

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology

  1994 — 1998

• Naval Medical Center San Diego

  Psychiatry (General) Internship, Psychiatry & General Medicine Internship

• Naval Medical Center San Diego

  Psychiatry, Psychiatry Residency Program