Madhura Palkar

Madhura (Madhu) l Palkar is a seasoned healthcare executive with extensive experience in strategy, operations, and leadership roles. She currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Unified Women's Healthcare, a position she has held since June 2022.12 Prior to this, Palkar had a distinguished career at UnitedHealth Group, where she spent 11 years in various leadership positions.4

Some key highlights of Palkar's career include:

1. Chief Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff, UHCG at UnitedHealth Group (January 2021 - July 2022)1
2. SVP, Chief Operating Officer at OptumConnect, UnitedHealth Group (March 2016 - January 2021)1
3. Vice President / General Manager, Consumer Products at Optum, UnitedHealth Group (December 2014 - March 2016)1
4. Vice President Strategy at Optum, UnitedHealth Group (May 2011 - December 2014)1

Palkar's educational background includes:

• MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota
• B.E. in Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai1

Throughout her career, Palkar has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, global strategy, corporate planning, investments, partnerships, acquisitions, and divestitures.1 She has been instrumental in leveraging technology to simplify and transform healthcare, focusing on improving consumer experiences, managing health costs, and enhancing access to care.3

Palkar is also known for her involvement in diversity and inclusion initiatives, having served on UHC's Culture Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council.3 Her leadership approach emphasizes the importance of adapting to change and maintaining a focus on serving people and communities in the healthcare industry.3