DUBLIN, Ohio – Cardinal Health announced Monday 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 Corp., as independent directors, effective March 7, 2025.
With more than 20 years of leadership experience, including serving as CEO for two publicly traded companies, Musslewhite brings to the board unique expertise in advanced analytics, data, and technology across the healthcare ecosystem. 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. He will serve as a member of the board's Audit and Human Resources and Compensation Committees.
Ramakrishna is an experienced CEO and global technology leader with more than two decades of technology and business expertise. Ramakrishna has a history of helping matrixed organizations implement effective cybersecurity measures and navigate crises. 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. He 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."
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.
He holds a degree in Economics from Princeton University and is a graduate of Harvard Law School.
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.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from Osmania University, a Master of Science in C
