David Watson

David Watson serves as the Vice President & Chief Operations Officer of the Medical Network at Optum since February 2023, following a role as Operating Partner at United Generations Capital. Watson has previously held significant positions including Vice President of Intelligent Medical Network at Change Healthcare, where responsibilities included operations and product management of clearinghouse services, and served as Executive in Residence at Health2047 Inc., focusing on product design and fundraising efforts. Additional leadership roles include Chief Operating Officer at The SSI Group, where Watson executed a successful turnaround plan, and President and CEO of California Integrated Data Exchange, where foundational work on data rights was established. An educational background includes a BA in Economics from the University of Southern California and advanced studies at The Wharton School.