Gartner Analyst

Bryan Cole

Practice Vice President

Bryan Cole is a Practice Vice President overseeing a diverse group of analysts supporting CIOs’ needs in organizational excellence and value leadership. This includes sourcing and procurement, operating models, and legacy modernization among other topics. Mr. Cole also leverages his background in healthcare to guide research in the industry vertical, working with CIOs to shape their technology strategies, create new value, and measure their success in meeting the evolving customer demands.

Previous experience

Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Cole led product development, provider network construction, market intelligence, regulatory analysis, strategic planning, and IT system implementation efforts for leading healthcare organizations. In this work he developed practical experience in delivering sustainable results, competitive differentiation, affordability, and customer value.

Professional background

Molina Healthcare and HealthPlus of Michigan, Associate Vice President, Government Contracts, 3 years

HealthPartners, Senior Manager, Products and Programs, 7 years

UnitedHealth Group, Manager, Business Development, 2 years

Areas of coverage

  • U.S. Healthcare Payer Insurance Industry Technology Management

  • Health Ecosystem Technology Management

Education

M.B.A., with distinction, Corporate Strategy, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan

B.A., with high honors, Economics and Political Science, University of Michigan

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Please do not schedule routine inquiries or POCs with me, or poll me for VBs, as I no longer actively cover any technology spaces.

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