Jared Houk

As a senior executive with experience driving global expansion and business development across the healthcare field, I specialize in developing high-performing cultures that redefine operational goals, stimulate revenue improvements, and meet organizational expectations to support short- and long-range objectives. I have recently joined Guerbet as Vice President, overseeing the North American Commercial organization. Prior, as SVP at AGFA Healthcare, a creator of digital imaging solutions, I focused on commercial development, leading a sales, marketing, and service team of over 220. As Vice President at VMI/The Mistras Group, I scaled our business development practice for digital asset protection products to European & Asian markets. Earlier, I held various international Business Development leadership roles at iCRco. ✦ Key Achievements ✦ ▸ Oversaw the expansion of business operations into global markets across Europe, Asia, and Latin American, achieving immediate growth results and attainment of revenue targets by building, developing, and leading top-performing teams, forging strategic partnerships, and establishing optimal business operations. ▸ Built career success across the healthcare field, focusing extensively on the medical diagnostic imaging area. ▸ Directed, coached, and developed direct and indirect reports teams, implementing enhanced cultures, training programs, and performance management standards to ensure optimal results. ▸ Achieved revenue gains of up to 45% YOY across various economic climates and challenges, including growing 22% during the COVID pandemic. ▸Influenced stakeholders and key decision-makers on the introduction of a new process, global markets, and strategies to support organizational goals and success. ✦ Areas of Expertise ✦ Operations Strategy & Vision • Process Implementation • Change Management • Transformational Leadership People Management • Business Development • Sales & Marketing • Executive Leadership Global Business Expansion • Cross-Functional Alignment • Budgeting • P&L