Jesse Rich

About Jesse Rich

As a Executive Director of Strategy at Kaiser Permanente, I lead the development and execution of the integrated strategic plan for the Hawaii market. I oversee a team of project leaders, strategy consultants, and data analysts. With over 18 years of experience in the healthcare industry, I have a proven track record of delivering innovative and impactful strategies that drive sustainable growth, service transformation, customer experience, and affordability.Some of my notable achievements include turning around the Hawaii market to improve operating income while driving membership affordability, identifying and pursuing new growth opportunities in commercial and government payor segments, and enhancing care delivery processes with leading tools and best practices. I leverage my strong analytical skills, business acumen, and creative approach to solve complex challenges and deliver results. I hold an MBA from Yale School of Management and an MS in Finance from the University of Utah. I am also a mentor at Techstars Los Angeles and Healthcare accelerator programs, where I support aspiring entrepreneurs in launching and scaling their ventures.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Strategic Planning

   Kaiser Permanente

   Jun 2021 — Present · Honolulu, HI, US

   Developed and executed a comprehensive strategic plan for the Hawaii market, aligning health plan strategy, care delivery systems, capital footprint, and enterprise goals.• Led a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with cross-functional leadership to identify opportunities and implement critical initiatives. • Focused on performance improvement, data visualization, and optimizing consumer experience to drive sustainable growth.

Education

• University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business

  Master of Science (MS), Finance

• Yale School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics

Skills

• Consulting
• Analytics
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Data Analysis
• Economics
• Project Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Strategic Planning
• Sas
• Management
• Budgets
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Operations Management
• Nonprofits
• Product Management
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Financial Modeling
• Communication
• Valuation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Market Analysis