Kevin Riley

Kevin Riley is a senior executive with 25+ years of healthcare and life sciences technology experience. He is a proven CEO and product leader, launching many businesses to market with competitive differentiation and authentic customer value. Riley is a strategist, technologist, and the architect of an award-winning healthcare business development methodology (modelH). Riley was named Healthcare Technology Report's Top Healthcare Software Executives of 2024. He holds a Master of Business in entrepreneurship and marketing from Rice University. He is President of Aetion, a leading real-world evidence company based in New York City.

Kevin's entrepreneurial spirit, executive acumen, and business model innovation are at the core of his professional journey. He has effectively applied his skills and experience to start-ups and global enterprises, consistently demonstrating his ability to lead and transform. As the CEO of a turnaround Care Management company called Zyter|TruCare, he recently showcased his talent by transforming a legacy on-premise application into a thriving value-based care enablement Cloud company. At Salesforce, he oversaw all healthcare and life sciences products and customers, a $4.5B market. Before that, he built and managed the health and government business units at Vlocity, taking them from nascency to acquisition by Salesforce for $2B. He tripled their run rate revenue three years in a row. He has spearheaded several national retail health start-ups and founded GuideWell Health, serving as its CEO. He was also the Chief Innovation Officer of Florida Blue (a BCBS health plan), a $12B business.

As a leader, Riley is known to roll up his sleeves and work in the details while never losing sight of the big picture. He has led diverse and global teams, fostering an environment of inclusivity and collaboration. Kevin is deeply technical and has a background in programming and database administration. He is also a product development expert who has created many award-winning products for enterprise and consumer markets, including applied AI and interoperability. Riley is also a published author on innovation in healthcare. He spends his free time teaching others to apply rapid product development and business model agility.

Riley’s success is attributed to his strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. He is adept at healthcare financing, human-centered design, decision architecture, and agile delivery. This unique blend of skills allows him to manage day-to-day operations while keeping his focus on the big picture. He leverages AI, interoperability, and process engineering to create operational efficiencies that drive growth. His track record of success is a testament to his decision-making abilities and ability to navigate complex environments to deliver results.

Fortunate to have developed strong leadership skills, Riley recognizes that great endeavors require great talent working in concert on a clear set of objectives. For that reason, he emphasizes hiring and retaining talent to build high-performing teams. Riley is respected as a visionary who can focus hard-charging teams on a common goal to deliver actual results. He has a 100% CEO rating on Glassdoor.

Riley has been active in community and professional organizations throughout his career, driven by a deep passion for his work. He is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on innovation and the convergence of healthcare and consumerism. He has served on several company boards and acted as a mentor for many start-ups. Riley earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors from Sam Houston State University and a Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship & Marketing from Rice University. He has received many professional, academic, and athletic honors. Professionally, Riley brings expertise and enthusiasm to his work, consistently infusing creativity into every endeavor. Personally, he is a husband and father, an avid angler, and a youth sports coach.