Kyle James

Attended Humber College

Kyle James is a seasoned marketing and strategy executive currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Optum, a healthcare services company. He has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare sector, focusing on various aspects such as product marketing, demand generation, digital transformation, and brand management. His role at Optum involves driving business impact through customer insights and cross-functional relationships, among other responsibilities.1

Professional Background

Current Position:
- SVP, Market Strategy & Insights, Optum (March 2020 - Present)
Previous Roles:
- VP, Marketing, Optum (December 2017 - March 2020)
- Senior Director, Marketing, Optum (August 2013 - December 2017)
- Director, Corporate Strategy and Development, Optum (April 2012 - August 2013)
- Consultant, Strategy and Operations, Deloitte (September 2009 - April 2012)

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Skills and Expertise

Kyle is noted for his skills in:

Customer insights
Product marketing
Demand generation
Digital transformation
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Brand management

He is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and is recognized for his ability to manage global teams effectively while focusing on unmet customer needs and strategic growth initiatives.1