Carolyn Galvin
Managing Director
In addition to executive search experience that includes the entire C-suite, vice president and director-level positions, Carolyn has led boards in strategic planning, merger discussions, joint venture negotiations, patient/physician satisfaction improvement and service line strategy development.
Carolyn offers a unique ability to understand market and cultural dynamics and align them with the precise needs of clients to secure the ideal leadership fit. Clients value her partnership approach, broad healthcare expertise and commitment to an exceptional level of customer service.
Carolyn holds a master of business administration degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Carolyn has recently rejoined Gallagher MSA Search. She had previously spent 8 years with MSA Executive Search, establishing a strong healthcare practice that continues today.
• History of partnering with boards in community and regional not for profit settings to select new CEO leaders.
• Achieved success in developing and implementing contemporary, technology driven recruiting strategies to identify and secure top tier talent.
• Early career experience provides a strong background in local, regional and national healthcare strategy and business planning from tenure as a senior consultant with KPMG, Saint Luke’s Health System and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.