Rose Ann Payonk

Rose Ann Payonk is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries. Currently serving as a CEOX Member since October 2023, Rose Ann is part of a community dedicated to empowering women in leadership positions. As a Venture Capital Fund Advisor at Ideaship since December 2022, Rose Ann evaluates leadership teams and conducts due diligence for startup investments. Throughout a long tenure at Bausch Health Companies Inc. starting in 2016, Rose Ann drove significant sales and improved patient outcomes in ophthalmic medications. Previously, as Director and CEO of NorthShore Bio, Rose Ann was instrumental in strategizing growth and securing intellectual property. Additional experience includes advisory roles with RAIN Incubator and Payonk Consulting, which Rose Ann founded in 2013, achieving notable growth and leadership development success. Rose Ann holds a BS in Business/Marketing from Arizona State University and an MBA from Seattle University.