Lisa Ashby is President, Medical Devices and Diagnostics, for the Medical Segment of Cardinal Health. In this role, Ashby leads the global strategy for the company's medical and diagnostic product portfolio, overseeing six businesses, the portfolio marketing strategies, device sales, and research and development efforts for Cardinal Health branded product lines as well as products the company distributes from multi-national companies.
Ashby began her career with Cardinal Health in 1988 as a sales representative in the Hospital Supply Division and she has held numerous general management, sales, marketing and operating roles across a variety of Cardinal Health businesses and markets. These roles have included Senior Vice President and General Manager for the Scientific Products and Drug Delivery businesses, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Services, Vice President of Distribution Channel and Services, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Director of Operations. She maintains key relationships with the company's global suppliers, and she is a member of the executive advisory team for Cardinal Health China.
Ashby's career in the healthcare industry has led to significant experience in developing, launching and managing new products and services for the provider market, including start-up businesses in hospital inventory, freight management, and pharmacy remote order review and entry outsourcing. Additionally, Ashby has considerable experience in technology assessment, investments and implementation, including sales and service ERP systems, provider HIS integration and .com infrastructure and platforms.
She has served as a member of several industry advisory boards and is an industry-recognized speaker on the topics of leadership, strategy, customer loyalty, supply chain efficiencies, staffing and healthcare trends. Ashby has facilitated a number of senior team-building and strategic planning sessions within the provider community. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Health Industry Distributors Association, Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation, and Women for Economic and Leadership Development.
Ashby serves as a member of the boards of directors for the not-for-profit Theresa Kathryn Foundation, Cardinal Health Foundation, BioOhio and AdvaMed Dx. She supports the American Heart Association through her leadership and deep involvement with Go Red for Women and the Central Ohio Heart Walk. In addition, Ashby supports children's and health and wellness causes and values her time with family, including her nieces and nephews.
Ashby earned a bachelor's degree in public policy, computer science and psychology from Duke University.