Nordic has appointed Alicia Harkness as Chief Executive Officer, a transition finalized on June 15. The global health technology and consulting firm picked Harkness to guide its next phase of growth as the business helps healthcare organizations manage technical, clinical, and operational demands. Jason Szczuka, Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated that Harkness "brings the client focus, strategic perspective, and industry experience needed to build on Nordic’s strong foundation and move the business forward."
Harkness arrives at the company with more than 20 years of leadership experience across the public, commercial, and nonprofit sectors. She previously served as a founding partner of Guidehouse, where she led the development of the Global Health business. During her tenure, she scaled that segment into one of the firm's leading enterprise areas within a six-year timeframe, building an integrated portfolio that spanned advisory, technology, and managed services.
Her objective centers on managing client services, supporting staff, and directing investments into work that supports patient care teams. She will work alongside chief growth officer Steve Eckert to scale operations and advance the firm's strategic partnerships. Harkness stated, "My focus is on serving our clients, supporting our people, and investing in work that strengthens teams at the center of patient care."