As chief strategy and business development officer at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mr. McKee plays a pivotal role in developing and executing the institution’s multi-year strategic plan, aligning financial, philanthropic and facility initiatives with MD Anderson’s mission to end cancer. He co-leads MD Anderson Cancer Network, expanding partnerships with seven U.S. health systems, including Chicago-based Rush MD Anderson and New Orleans-based Ochsner MD Anderson, while also strengthening global collaborations with various organizations. Mr. McKee led MD Anderson’s participation in Texas Medical Center Helix Park in Houston, a 5-million-square-foot translational research campus, and co-planned the 250,000-square-foot collaborative building, home to the James P. Allison Institute and Institute for Data Science in Oncology. He is also spearheading the development of MD Anderson’s Austin, Texas campus. With 24 years at MD Anderson, Mr. McKee has held multiple leadership roles, including vice president of business operations.
