SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesforce (NYSE:
CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced that Bernard J. Tyson, chairman and CEO of Kaiser
Permanente, will be appointed to its Board of Directors, effective
as of October 1, 2017. The
appointment will increase the size of the Salesforce Board of
Directors to 12 members.
"Bernard is an inspirational leader who has disrupted the status
quo in health care and improved the lives of millions," said
Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO,
Salesforce. "He will be an outstanding addition to our board."
"I am honored to serve on the Salesforce Board of Directors,"
said Bernard J. Tyson. "Salesforce
is transforming the customer experience through innovative
technology while also improving the state of the world."
Background on Bernard J.
Tyson
- Tyson is currently chairman and CEO of Kaiser Foundation Health
Plan, Inc. and Hospitals – known as Kaiser Permanente, one of
America's leading integrated health care providers and
not-for-profit health plans with $65
billion annual operating revenue, serving nearly 12 million
members in eight states and the District
of Columbia.
- In his 32 years with Kaiser Permanente, Tyson has served in
roles ranging from hospital administrator to division president to
president and chief operating officer of the Oakland-based organization, which has more
than 200,000 employees and 22,000 Permanente Medical Group
physicians.
- He has influenced both global and American business focus on
health and health care. His support of technology to drive
innovation and an improved patient health experience at Kaiser
Permanente is key to delivering health equity and affordable,
accessible, high-quality health care.
- In 2017, Tyson was named to TIME Magazine's list of the 100
most influential people in the world. He was also recognized as the
top health care executive for the fourth year in a row by Modern
Healthcare.
- Tyson is vice chair of America's Health Insurance Plans, deputy
chairman of the International Federation of Health Plans, and
steward of the World Economic Forum's Global Challenge on the
Future of Health. He serves on the board of the American Heart
Association and is chair of the Bay Area Council, a business-led
public policy organization advocating for a strong economy and
better quality of life for Bay Area residents.
About Salesforce
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with their customers in a whole new way. For more information about
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