Derek Anthony Battle

Derek Anthony Battle is an experienced leader in healthcare consulting and project management, currently serving as the Director of Strategic Portfolio Management at Wellstar Health System since March 2020, where responsibility includes aligning strategies and managing capital priorities. Previously held roles include Principal Consultant at Clear Box Consulting LLC and Senior IT Project Management Consultant at Ballad Health. Derek has also worked at Pulse Systems, Kaiser Permanente, HealthEdge, McKesson, and Bon Secours, managing a variety of IT implementations and strategic operations across healthcare organizations. With an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University and a bachelor's degree from Hampton University, Derek brings a strong educational foundation to their extensive professional background.