Kerry Watson is a seasoned operations management executive with more than 25 years’ experience in the leadership, direction and management of major hospital and healthcare organizations generating up to $1.5 Billion in revenue and employing over 9000 professionals. Kerry is President of Watson Healthcare Management Solutions (WHMS) in Raleigh North Carolina, providing interim hospital executive leadership, comprehensive operational/work cultural assessment, executive coaching & expert legal consultation.As a CEO/COO, Kerry has emerged as an industry leader and innovator. He applies an extensive expertise in healthcare systems and business processes to ensure superior healthcare services, strong organizational learning and a positive, forward-thinking organizational culture - while driving operational performance to record levels of success. His visionary direction and broad knowledge base have enabled Kerry to develop solid working relationships with internal and external constituents, and build working cultures that promote compassionate, committed and qualified healthcare. His operational portfolio has included Heart, Orthopedic, Children’s, Women’s, Transplant, Neurology, Radiology & Pathology, Materials & Logistics, Hospital Facilities, Clinical Engineering, Guest Services, Infection Control, Health Information Management, Decedent Care, Support Services, Food/Nutrition, Housekeeping & Laundry, and diversity and work culture improvement programs.In addition, Kerry is a Certified Diversity Trainer, coach and facilitator, with a proven track record as a valued corporate consultant. He has facilitated leadership and diversity programs and presentations across the U.S., acting as keynote speaker at Duke University Health System; ACHE; AHRA; University of North Carolina; Rush University Medical System; Rush College of Nursing; Rush College of Medicine (Women’s Faculty Retreat)and many othersThe Watson Leadership Development Foundation (WLD Foundation) is a non-for-profit foundation founded by Kerry Watson to develop programs and initiatives that support underrepresented minorities interested in pursuing successful careers in healthcare leadership. https://www.wldfoundation.net/