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Robert Musslewhite and Sudhakar Ramakrishna to join Cardinal Health Board of Directors

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Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) has announced two significant additions to its Board of Directors, effective March 7, 2025. Robert Musslewhite, former CEO of Definitive Healthcare Corp., and Sudhakar Ramakrishna, current President and CEO of SolarWinds , have been elected as independent directors.

Musslewhite, with over 20 years of leadership experience, brings expertise in healthcare analytics and technology. He will serve on the board's Audit and Human Resources and Compensation Committees. Ramakrishna, a global technology leader with extensive cybersecurity experience, will join the Audit and Risk Oversight Committees.

Both appointments strengthen Cardinal Health's technological capabilities and strategic oversight. Musslewhite's background includes CEO roles at OptumInsight and The Advisory Board Company, while Ramakrishna's experience spans leadership positions at companies including Pulse Secure, Citrix Systems, and Polycom.

Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) ha annunciato due importanti aggiunte al suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, a partire dal 7 marzo 2025. Robert Musslewhite, ex CEO di Definitive Healthcare Corp., e Sudhakar Ramakrishna, attuale Presidente e CEO di SolarWinds, sono stati eletti come direttori indipendenti.

Musslewhite, con oltre 20 anni di esperienza dirigenziale, porta con sé competenze nell'analisi dei dati sanitari e nella tecnologia. Farà parte delle Commissioni di Audit e Risorse Umane e Compensi del consiglio. Ramakrishna, leader globale nel settore tecnologico con un'ampia esperienza nella cybersicurezza, parteciperà alle Commissioni di Audit e di Supervisione dei Rischi.

Entrambi gli incarichi rafforzano le capacità tecnologiche e la supervisione strategica di Cardinal Health. Il background di Musslewhite include ruoli di CEO in OptumInsight e The Advisory Board Company, mentre l'esperienza di Ramakrishna si estende a posizioni di leadership in aziende come Pulse Secure, Citrix Systems e Polycom.

Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) ha anunciado dos adiciones significativas a su Junta Directiva, efectivas a partir del 7 de marzo de 2025. Robert Musslewhite, ex CEO de Definitive Healthcare Corp., y Sudhakar Ramakrishna, actual Presidente y CEO de SolarWinds, han sido elegidos como directores independientes.

Musslewhite, con más de 20 años de experiencia en liderazgo, aporta su experiencia en análisis de atención médica y tecnología. Servirá en los Comités de Auditoría y Recursos Humanos y Compensación del consejo. Ramakrishna, un líder tecnológico global con amplia experiencia en ciberseguridad, se unirá a los Comités de Auditoría y Supervisión de Riesgos.

Ambas nombramientos fortalecen las capacidades tecnológicas y la supervisión estratégica de Cardinal Health. El historial de Musslewhite incluye roles como CEO en OptumInsight y The Advisory Board Company, mientras que la experiencia de Ramakrishna abarca posiciones de liderazgo en empresas como Pulse Secure, Citrix Systems y Polycom.

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Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) a annoncé deux ajouts significatifs à son Conseil d'Administration, effectifs à partir du 7 mars 2025. Robert Musslewhite, ancien PDG de Definitive Healthcare Corp., et Sudhakar Ramakrishna, actuel Président et PDG de SolarWinds, ont été élus en tant que directeurs indépendants.

Musslewhite, avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience en leadership, apporte une expertise en analyse des soins de santé et en technologie. Il siégera aux Comités d'Audit ainsi qu'aux Ressources Humaines et de Rémunération du conseil. Ramakrishna, un leader technologique mondial avec une vaste expérience en cybersécurité, rejoindra les Comités d'Audit et de Supervision des Risques.

Ces deux nominations renforcent les capacités technologiques et la supervision stratégique de Cardinal Health. Le parcours de Musslewhite comprend des rôles de PDG chez OptumInsight et The Advisory Board Company, tandis que l'expérience de Ramakrishna s'étend à des postes de direction dans des entreprises telles que Pulse Secure, Citrix Systems et Polycom.

Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) hat zwei bedeutende Ergänzungen zu seinem Vorstand angekündigt, die am 7. März 2025 wirksam werden. Robert Musslewhite, ehemaliger CEO von Definitive Healthcare Corp., und Sudhakar Ramakrishna, aktueller Präsident und CEO von SolarWinds, wurden als unabhängige Direktoren gewählt.

Musslewhite bringt über 20 Jahre Führungserfahrung mit und verfügt über Expertise in der Gesundheitsanalytik und Technologie. Er wird in den Ausschüssen für Prüfung sowie Personal und Vergütung des Vorstands tätig sein. Ramakrishna, ein globaler Technologieführer mit umfangreicher Erfahrung in der Cybersicherheit, wird den Ausschüssen für Prüfung und Risikomanagement beitreten.

Beide Ernennungen stärken die technologischen Fähigkeiten und die strategische Aufsicht von Cardinal Health. Musslewhites Hintergrund umfasst CEO-Positionen bei OptumInsight und The Advisory Board Company, während Ramakrishnas Erfahrung Führungspositionen bei Unternehmen wie Pulse Secure, Citrix Systems und Polycom umfasst.

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DUBLIN, Ohio, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Robert Musslewhite, former Chief Executive Officer of Definitive Healthcare Corp., and Sudhakar Ramakrishna, President and Chief Executive Officer of SolarWinds Corporation, as independent directors, effective March 7, 2025.

With more than 20 years of leadership experience, including serving as CEO for two publicly traded companies, Mr. Musslewhite brings to the board unique expertise in advanced analytics, data, and technology across the healthcare ecosystem. Mr. Musslewhite is also an experienced board member, currently serving on the Board of Directors of CoStar Group, Inc., and previously serving as a board member for companies within the healthcare industry, including Definitive Healthcare Corp., The Advisory Board Company and Evolent Health, Inc. Mr. Musslewhite will serve as a member of the board's Audit and Human Resources and Compensation Committees. 

Mr. Ramakrishna is an experienced CEO and global technology leader with more than two decades of technology and business expertise. Mr. Ramakrishna has a history of helping matrixed organizations implement effective cybersecurity measures and navigate crises. Mr. Ramakrishna currently serves on the Board of Directors of SolarWinds Corporation and previously served on the Board of Directors of other technology companies, including Enterprise 4.0 Technology Acquisition Corp., SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc., Mitel Networks Corporation and Meru Networks, Inc. Mr. Ramakrishna will serve as a member of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committees.

"Robert brings decades of experience in leading technology-oriented healthcare companies and successfully driving rapid growth and innovation," said Gregory Kenny, Chairman of the Board for Cardinal Health. "Robert's expertise in strategic uses of data across healthcare systems and navigating complex business environments will be a great contribution to the board. Likewise, Sudhakar's proven leadership in both technology and business strategy, combined with his ability to collaborate and drive results, will be a tremendous asset to the company. We are pleased to welcome them to our board and look forward to their valuable insights."  

"Robert and Sudhakar bring extensive experience and proven leadership with strong backgrounds in technology, which will be instrumental in helping us navigate complex and rapidly evolving environments," said Jason Hollar, CEO of Cardinal Health. "Their track records of delivering results align with our culture, and we look forward to the contributions they will make to Cardinal Health."

Robert Musslewhite – Brief Bio
Mr. Musslewhite currently serves as an advisor to a private equity firm and previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Definitive Healthcare Corp. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of OptumInsight, a division of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, and before that was the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of The Advisory Board Company. He also previously held multiple positions at McKinsey & Company.

Mr. Musslewhite holds a degree in Economics from Princeton University and is a graduate of Harvard Law School.

Sudhakar Ramakrishna – Brief Bio
Mr. Ramakrishna currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of SolarWinds Corporation. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Pulse Secure, LLC, and prior to that he served in senior leadership roles at Citrix Systems, Inc. Mr. Ramakrishna also has held senior leadership roles at a variety of other technology companies, including Polycom, Inc., Motorola, Inc., Stoke, Inc., 3COM Corporation and U.S. Robotics Corporation.

Mr. Ramakrishna holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from Osmania University, a Master of Science in Computer Science from Kansas State University and a Master of Management from Northwestern University.

About Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products; a supplier of home-health and direct-to-patient products and services; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; and a provider of performance and data solutions. Our company's customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve people's lives every day. Learn more about Cardinal Health at cardinalhealth.com and in our Newsroom

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Media: Erich Timmerman, erich.timmerman@cardinalhealth.com and 614.757.8231
Investors: Matt Sims, matt.sims@cardinalhealth.com and 614.553.3661

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FAQ

Who are the new board members appointed to Cardinal Health (CAH) in March 2025?

Robert Musslewhite, former CEO of Definitive Healthcare Corp., and Sudhakar Ramakrishna, current CEO of SolarWinds , were appointed as independent directors effective March 7, 2025.

What committees will Robert Musslewhite serve on Cardinal Health's (CAH) board?

Robert Musslewhite will serve on the Audit and Human Resources and Compensation Committees.

What expertise does Sudhakar Ramakrishna bring to Cardinal Health's (CAH) board?

Ramakrishna brings over two decades of technology and business expertise, with specific experience in cybersecurity and crisis navigation in complex organizations.

Which committees will Sudhakar Ramakrishna join on Cardinal Health's (CAH) board?

Sudhakar Ramakrishna will serve as a member of the Audit and Risk Oversight Committees.
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