Ryan Mayer

Head of Healthineer Performance System -Americas Siemens Healthineers

Distinguished transformation leader with a focus on execution and a passion for people. Currently serving as the Head of the Healthineers Performance System – Americas with Siemens Healthineers. He has profound expertise in lean six sigma, project management, change management and business transformation. He focuses on guiding business leaders by identifying links among business strategy, processes, and improvement projects with a focus on measurable, sustainable results. He managed a portfolio of projects valued at $1.3B at Verizon and implemented a Lean Six Sigma program at BioReference Laboratories resulting in an 8.5x return on investment. With over 20 years of leadership and management experience at Fortune 500 corporations, Ryan has experience ranging across Service Operations, Sales, Manufacturing and Finance including running a multi-million dollar P&L. Ryan is also a respected thought leader and advisor siting on the advisory board for the OpEx Week Business Transformation Summit. He has earned a BS in Human Resource Management from Miami University of Ohio and a MBA – Finance from Xavier University.

Day One

9:30 AM PANEL: Leading transformation in operational excellence

We’re setting the stage by tackling the elephant in the room first: the extraordinary changes that organizations are forced to confront on a continuous basis. Whether embarking on a digital overhaul or other significant organizational shifts, effective change management is essential This discussion will focus on the critical elements of driving transformation in operational excellence. Learn strategies to secure buy-in, overcome resistance and execute major transformations with precision.  

Key highlights

  • Proven strategies to secure employee buy-in and foster engagement. 
  • Best practices for managing resistance and aligning teams with new processes. 
  • Effective leadership in navigating both digital and non-digital organizational change. 
  • Insights into sustaining momentum and maintaining excellence post-transformation.