Christopher O’Connor has more than 15 years of broad-based electronic commerce, sourcing, ERP, and health care operational experience. These have included technology implementations, process re-engineering, strategic sourcing, hospital-wide turn-arounds, and cost reduction initiatives. After completing an MBA at Iona College, he worked as Assistant Director of Materials Management, Administrator for Outpatient Clinics, Administrator for Managed Care Contracting, and Assistant Hospital Director for Operations. Christopher also held multiple leadership positions at both BearingPoint and Deloitte Consulting working both domestically and with international clients in Europe, South America, and Africa. As the Executive Vice President for Ventures, he has responsibility for Nexera, Inc. (formerly GNYHA Consulting) and the non-pharmaceutical GPO program.