Ryan Padilla, Head of Global Planning at GHX, discusses the organization's experience with implementing the OKR practice and how OKRs helped give the GHX team the clarity to stay focused on value to customers.
Ryan Padilla is a disciplined SaaS operator who turns strategy into results by driving clarity, alignment, and accountable execution. He brings order to complexity, strengthens operating rhythms fast, and scales businesses by making outcomes transparent and actionable.
At GHX, the global healthcare supply-chain network, Ryan led strategic transformation and enterprise planning before stepping in as GM of the Explorer SaaS business. There he set quarterly objectives and results, created a clear golden thread for cross-functional teams, and accelerated customer value and revenue in a complex, networked market. His leadership raised strategic focus, improved transparency, and enabled teams to execute with greater speed and certainty.
Deidre Paknad has founded and led three tech startups, acquired companies and been acquired, and led a high-growth business as an executive at IBM for several years; this affords her a unique perspective on using both speed and scale to drive growth. In her role as CEO at WorkBoard, she works with senior leadership teams at some of the world’s largest companies to clarify, align, and drive strategic priorities with greater speed and agility. She is a frequent speaker on Outcome Mindset™ and tapping into ambition.
Deidre has over a dozen patents and has twice been inducted into the Smithsonian Institution for innovation. Goldman Sachs named her one of the 100 most intriguing entrepreneurs of 2019. Deidre hosts The OKR Podcast, which focuses on accelerating outcomes and fostering an outcomes culture.