Ms. Gustave led development of Penn Medicine’s five-year strategic plan, which aims to accelerate progress in research, patient care and biomedical education. She forges connections and collaborations that drive growth and expand both local and global access to Penn Medicine. This includes creating strategic alliances and network affiliations with hospitals and health systems to bolster patient care in disciplines such as oncology, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, maternal-fetal medicine, vascular surgery and cardiac surgery. She integrates diverse teams to strengthen partnerships for long-term success. Most recently, she has been at the forefront of several initiatives focused on expanding access to Penn Medicine’s advanced healthcare throughout the Delaware Valley, identifying growth opportunities, negotiating large-scale acquisitions and implementing plans that drive network expansion. Her prior roles include senior vice president of business development, chief administrative officer for Penn Medicine’s musculoskeletal and rheumatology service line, and COO for orthopedic surgery. Additionally, she has served as associate executive director and director of strategic planning at Philadelphia-based Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where she led strategic growth and operational improvement initiatives across multiple disciplines.
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Chief Strategy Officers to Know
Chief strategy officers are a guiding light for their health systems, crafting short- and long-term strategic plans that drive forward momentum. They are tasked with expanding access to care through partnerships and acquisitions, as well as innovative initiatives and technologies. Chief strategy officers ensure that organizations grow in accordance with their vision and mission.
