Kerry Francis

Kerry Francis

Managing Director

Kerry Francis is a Managing Director at Harvard Group International with extensive expertise in healthcare and life sciences executive search. She has completed leadership placements across health systems, physician practice groups, life sciences companies, and healthcare services organizations.

Kerry's healthcare career began in hospital administration, where she spent a decade in operational leadership roles. This background gives her deep understanding of the complex challenges facing healthcare organizations today, from regulatory pressures to workforce shortages to the shift toward value-based care.

She is known for her ability to identify executives who can navigate healthcare's unique stakeholder dynamics while driving operational and financial performance. Kerry maintains active relationships with healthcare leaders nationwide and is frequently sought out for her perspective on healthcare leadership trends.

Areas of Expertise
  • Health System Leadership
  • Physician Executive Search
  • Life Sciences Leaders
  • Healthcare Services
  • Population Health
Industry Focus
  • Healthcare
  • Life Sciences
  • Medical Devices
  • Healthcare Services
Education
  • MHA, University of Minnesota
  • BA, Biology, Duke University
Representative Engagements

Recent Search Experience

1

CEO search for regional health system

2

CMO placement for academic medical center

3

COO search for multispecialty physician group

4

CEO search for behavioral health organization

Work with Kerry

Ready to discuss your executive search needs? Kerry and the HGI team are here to help.