Leanne Scallions

About Leanne Scallions

I am a seasoned IT Executive and Transformation Leader with a proven record of aligning technology strategy to business mission across healthcare, transportation, and supply chain industries.Currently serving as Director of Information Technology at NMDP, I oversee the delivery of mission-critical systems that connect patients and donors worldwide. I bring a people-first leadership style—mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and building trust—to deliver secure, data-driven, and scalable solutions that improve outcomes and efficiency.With 15+ years in transportation and logistics (including 12 at FedEx) and experience in healthcare IT, I bring a rare combination of operational precision and empathy-driven innovation. My focus areas include governance, business agility, enterprise systems modernization, and data integrity across regulated environments.A certified culture ambassador, I am passionate about cultivating high-performing teams and creating a workplace culture that values transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.Core Competencies:IT Strategy & Governance • Digital Transformation • Healthcare & Life Sciences IT • Agile & Waterfall Methodologies • Cybersecurity & Compliance • Enterprise Systems Integration • Vendor Management • Data & Analytics • Business Agility • Change Leadership

Experience

1. Director of Software Engineering

   NMDP

   Jul 2023 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Currently responsible for leading a software engineering organization of 80+ remote team members spanning 5 countries, with ownership of the full SDLC for custom-built products that support an extensive network of global registries, transplant centers and cellular therapy research facilities and physicians. My teams design, develop, and support critical local and global applications that enable donor-patient matching for individuals facing blood cancers and other life-threatening conditions — technology with real-world, life-saving outcomes.Notable accomplishments - Identification of $1M+ in unrecognized software capital- Developed a global resource restructuring plan with potential savings of $5M+ over 5-year period- Oversaw the on-time retirement of multiple legacy systems with combined annual savings of $1.2M- Oversaw successful creation of proprietary genetic matching platform utilizing native micro services architecture resulting in 68% reduction in patient to donor per search costs and annual $1M operational cost savings.

Education

• Fogelman College of Business & Economics, University of Memphis

  EMBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

• University of Arkansas ­- Sam M. Walton College of Business

  Certificate, Supply Chain Foundations

  2015

• University of Arkansas ­- Sam M. Walton College of Business

  Certificate, Warehouse Management

  2015

• Lambuth University

  Bachelor, Business