As CEO of one of the country’s largest healthcare executive search firms, Ms. Kirby has led hundreds of high-impact placements for CIO, CISO, CMIO and other digital leadership roles. Under her guidance, Kirby Partners boasts a 99% C-suite fill rate and 8-year average executive tenure. Beyond recruitment, she advises organizations on inclusive hiring practices and coaches leaders through career transitions. She also co-authored a major research report on AI adoption and hosts “C-suite Conversations”, a series spotlighting digital transformation in healthcare. Her firm is a Forbes-recognized executive search leader, and Ms. Kirby herself received the “Foundation Industry Leader” award from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives in 2020.
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Becker's Recognition
Judy Kirbyhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2025 Winner

