Who’s Wes

About Wes Cronkite

Mr. Wes Cronkite is a seasoned thought leader with over two decades of experience in technology and analytics, dedicated to driving improvements in project outcomes across various industries, including healthcare IT, retail, and financial services. Renowned for his ability to identify opportunities for efficiency, simplicity, and automation, Mr. Cronkite has built several Data Analytics functions from the ground up in mid to large market firms. His expertise extends to implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) departments, yielding tremendous results and transforming organizational capabilities.

Responsibilities

Currently serving as the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at TruBridge, Mr. Cronkite is at the forefront of ushering in modern approaches to delivering care for customers and employees. Before this role, he held the position of Chief Innovation Officer, where he focused on developing and executing strategic initiatives to drive growth and improve operating efficiency through cutting-edge technology.

In addition to his responsibilities at TruBridge, Mr. Cronkite is the Vice Chairman of the Board at Innovation Portal, an innovation hub in rapid growth mode. Here, he assists in building strategies to connect innovators with large organizations, leveraging his extensive experience in board development and strategic planning.

Previous Experience

Previously, Mr. Cronkite was the Senior Vice President of Innovation & Strategy at BrightSpring Health Services, where he implemented an Innovation Center of Excellence. This center was tasked with identifying, analyzing, and implementing key strategic initiatives to drive innovation across the enterprise, ultimately helping people live their best lives. At FinThrive, Mr. Cronkite held various senior roles, including SVP of Internal Analytics & Visualization and VP of Strategic Initiatives, where he brought to life deep insights through data visualization and analytics solutions, transforming the healthcare industry by leveraging extensive data sets.

Recent Work Experience

Mr. Wes Cronkite holds a Master of Arts in Information Management Systems from Harvard University, and an MBA from Seton Hall University, further enhancing his strategic and managerial expertise.