Kristin Yakimow

Kristin Yakimow is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in healthcare and life sciences consulting, currently serving as Chief Strategy and Alliance Officer at Segmed, Inc. since 2022. As Managing Director at StraTek Consulting since 2013, Kristin focuses on driving profitable growth through strategic initiatives in acquisition integration and organizational restructuring. Additionally, Kristin holds the position of VP of Product - Strategy and Innovation at Change Healthcare, where efforts are centered on decision support and real-world data solutions. Previous roles include Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at Nuance Communications, Senior Vice President and General Manager at The Advisory Board Company and Affymetrix, and Senior Director of Global Healthcare Solutions at Cisco. Kristin's educational background includes an MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, a BS in Electrical Engineering from Valparaiso University, and an MBA in General Management from Harvard Business School.