Ms. Rustad is redefining the role of chief procurement and chief supply chain officer by integrating system strategy, digital transformation and clinical alignment into the supply chain. She led sourcing and contracting strategy for UCI Health’s new medical center and multi-hospital integration in collaboration with clinical, IT and finance leaders. Her work includes negotiating major Epic and infrastructure agreements, implementing contract lifecycle management, radio frequency identification, Kanban and procure-to-pay systems to enhance automation, visibility and efficiency. Under her guidance, procurement has evolved into a strategic, enterprise-level function embedded in mission execution. Ms. Rustad has built a nationally recognized team that has earned “Best in Class” and “Best 50” distinctions from Global Healthcare Exchange.
