Shaping the future of spend management
Celebrate the visionary leaders and organizations redefining excellence across healthcare supply chain and pharmacy.
Celebrating unparalleled achievement and innovation
From visionary executives to data-driven teams, we recognize those who set new standards. Their persistence and collaboration transform the healthcare landscape.
2025 Honorees
Leaders who redefine industry excellence
Executive Leadership Visionary – Chief Supply Chain Officer
Jim Francis, Mayo Clinic, blended foresight, strategy, and resilient leadership to transform Mayo Clinic’s supply chain into an industry benchmark.
Executive Leadership Visionary – Chief Pharmacy Officer
Chad Hatfield, UC Davis Health, built one of the nation’s most innovative pharmacy enterprises, where growth and patient care go hand in hand.
Innovation Visionary
Shabnam Gaskari, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, created a first-of-its-kind framework that makes life-changing therapies accessible for children who need them most.
Spend Management Visionary of the Year
Kristen Podein, Corewell Health, is transforming Corewell Health’s supply chain into a streamlined, collaborative model built for the future.
Sourcing Visionary
The following organizations are 2025 honorees: Magnolia Regional Health, University of Maryland Medical System, The Ohio State University Health System, Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Value Alignment Visionary
The following organizations are 2025 honorees: MedStar Health, RUSH System for Health, Stormont Vail Health.
Enterprise Stewardship Visionary
The following organizations are 2025 honorees: SSM Health, Intermountain Health, Duke University Health System.
Non-Acute Practice Visionary
The following organizations are 2025 honorees: Providence, Atlas Healthcare Partners, LLC.
Looking ahead
Ready to recognize a visionary leader?
The 2026 honorees will be recognized during a live reception at the Vizient Connections Summit in September.
Keep these honors in mind and prepare to submit a nomination for a deserving peer in 2027.