Chad Giese, MBA, BA

About Chad

Chad Giese is a leading industry expert, helping organizations manage today while planning for a successful future by supporting the critical junction where strategy meets execution. Building on more than 25 years of healthcare experience, Chad leads the development of Vizient’s service line research, advancing thought leadership across multiple service line teams to ensure members have the strategic insights and future projections to support long-term growth and sustainability while also navigating the current landscape. In addition, he utilizes Vizient® data analytics to find novel approaches to using cost, quality, and market data to provide a comprehensive view that enhances service line strategies, clinical decision-making, and performance improvement. As a seasoned expert, Chad is committed to guiding organizations in making strategic decisions that leverage the entire care continuum.

Before joining Vizient, Chad spent 14 years in the medical device industry with Medtronic. He worked eight years in Medtronic’s cardiac rhythm disease management research department identifying novel uses for approved pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators, as well as making significant advancements in the area of 3D imaging. He also worked in the neuromodulation division for six years, managing large clinical trials that generated pivotal clinical data necessary for FDA approval of implantable devices. His work generated 22 patents, three publications, and multiple internal company awards of excellence. In 2013, he was listed as one of Minnesota’s top 500 inventors by the Twin Cities Business Journal.

Chad earned an MBA from DePaul University in Illinois and a BA in biology from Middlebury College in Vermont. He understands the value of cardiovascular health from being a professional cross-country skier for nearly a decade after college. He has represented the U.S. at World Cup competitions and was a U.S. national champion.