Kim Heinonen serves as Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) at Central Health. In this role, Heinonen works closely with other senior leaders to ensure alignment of talent, culture, and leadership in the organization. His focus is fostering an environment where Central Health teams can collaborate, learn, and innovate to meet the evolving needs of the community. Heinonen aims to place patients and people at the core of the work of Central Health, reinforcing the organization’s mission to prioritize those most in need.
Heinonen boasts leadership experience in large-scale business transformations across a broad range of industries and companies. Prior to starting his role with Central Health in November 2024, he worked as an Executive Consultant at Simpler Consulting, an IBM company, for 20 years. He also consulted on a decade-long improvement initiative for The Permanente Medical Group’s largest service area in California. His background in Lean transformation principles will play a pivotal role in optimizing operations and streamlining processes to ensure more effective service delivery from Central Health.
Heinonen’s leadership marks a key milestone in the organization’s journey toward transformation and progress. Central Health is excited to leverage his experience and insights to deliver better health outcomes and enhance the well-being of the community.