Former Mercer executive to lead strategic business growth efforts
St. Paul, Minn. (July 7, 2009) — The health management industry is evolving and rapidly expanding as employers around the world realize the numerous benefits of a healthy workforce. StayWell Health Management announced today that it has hired Sue Willette as senior vice president and chief growth officer to help guide the 30-year-old company through this ever-changing landscape toward continued growth and leadership.
Willette has been a mainstay in the health care industry for over 25 years, serving most recently as Worldwide Partner and National Practice Leader of the Health & Productivity Management specialty consulting team at Mercer. In this capacity, Sue led a diverse team of more than 50 industry professionals and generalist consultants in the design, development, implementation, management and evaluation of integrated health and productivity management programs for the employer market.
“Sue is a well-respected voice in the health management and larger health care industry and we’re thrilled that she’s joining the StayWell team,” said Paul Terry, president and CEO of StayWell Health Management. “Her track record includes helping some of Mercer’s key clients achieve impressive program results and coveted industry awards including the C. Everett Koop award and National Business Group on Health award. As an added bonus, Sue has a deep knowledge of StayWell, which will give her the perspective to guide our efforts to strategically grow our business and partner in the evolution of our company.”
Willette worked for StayWell from September 1989 to July 1996 in sales, national accounts and special projects. Willette spent the early part of her career with Sandoz Nutrition, Control Data Corporation and Olson Graphic Products. She serves on the board of directors for the DMAA and has judged the URAC Best Practices Award program. Willette frequently speaks at national and international venues, has published in industry trade journals and is often quoted by the press as a health and productivity management expert. She holds a bachelor’s degree in interdepartmental communications with a concentration in business and health from St. Cloud State University.
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