Portico Benefit Services has named Paul Sterling as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective July 14.
Paul has extensive health care leadership experience spanning operations, strategy, finance, and product innovation.
“Paul brings the operational leadership and strategic vision we need as we continue to grow and evolve,” said Chris Johnson, President and CEO of Portico. “His background driving operational excellence and commitment to serving others makes him ideally suited to help drive our continued success.”
- Most recently, Paul has served as COO for Employer Health Innovation Roundtable (EHIR), a World50 Group Company, where he has led business operations for their growth platform.
- Previously, he served in a number of leadership positions with UnitedHealthcare, Optum, and AccentCare, and he also has consulting experience with Accenture.
- He holds an MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
“Throughout my career, I’ve been most energized by delivering tangible, meaningful impact through innovation, team leadership, and operational excellence,” Paul said. “I’m honored to be joining Portico and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a mission-driven organization.”
This strategic move reflects Portico’s commitment to providing specialized operational leadership as the organization continues to serve its growing membership. Stacy Kruse, who has been serving as both COO and Chief Financial Officer, will now focus full time on her CFO role, ensuring the strong financial stewardship that supports our mission.
“We have a very talented team in place at Portico,” Chris said. “Paul will complement our organization well by bringing new perspectives while honoring our commitment to exceptional member service.”