Richard Gannotta

Health Sector Advisor Washington Square Advisors LLC, Executive in Residence; NYU School of Professional Studies

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

About

With decades of leadership experience in some of the nation’s most prominent academic and public health systems, I've dedicated my career to advancing healthcare delivery, policy, and innovation. As the Principal of Washington Square Advisors LLC, I currently provide strategic advisory services to global medtech and biotech companies, health systems, and emerging ventures. The firms focus; "Expert Led Guidance at the Intersection of Healthcare Innovation and Strategy". Former roles include CEO of the University of California Irvine Health System and SVP of Hospitals at NYC Health + Hospitals, President of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and SVP at Wake Med Health & Hospitals, where I cultivated a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in healthcare delivery, operational excellence, strategic planning, turnaround, and transformative leadership. At NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, I serve as a Senior Lecturer in Health Administration, imparting practical insights and academic rigor to the next generation of healthcare leaders. In addition, I served as the inaugural co-director of the MS in Health Law and Strategy, a joint degree conferred by NYU Wagner and NYU School of Law, focusing on strategy and risk. As the host of the Healthcare Nation Podcast (healthcarenationpodcast.com), we explore the intersection of biotech innovation and healthcare, discussing strategic, policy, and economic impacts with thought leaders in the field. Keynote Speaking & Workshops: Passionate about sharing knowledge and fostering dialogue, open to keynotes, board work and workshops. Focus on: • Healthcare Leadership and Management, Risk and Strategy • Strategies for Healthcare Innovation • Navigating Health Sector Challenges in the 21st Century • The Future of Healthcare Technology and Biotech • Building Resilience and Excellence in Healthcare Organizations

Experience

  • Executive in Residence at NYU School of Professional Studies
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Senior Lecturer of Health Administration at NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
    Jun 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

  • Managing Director at Washington Square Advisors LLC
    Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

    At Washington Square Advisors we share a passion to advance the wellbeing of people, healthcare delivery, science, discovery, and policies that support our clients' objectives.

  • Independent Director at Avellino Lab
    Jan 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Serving on the Board of Directors for Avellino Labs, a global leader in precision medicine.

  • Chief Healthcare Administration Advisor at Masimo
    Sep 2019 - Jul 2023 · 3 yrs 11 mos