MADISON, Wis. — March 18, 2025 — Nordic®, a global health and technology consulting firm, announced today Steve Eckert has joined as the new chief growth officer. With industry expertise from healthcare operations in the provider setting and healthcare IT consulting management, Eckert brings a unique perspective to the executive team. In his role, he will help lead the company’s growth strategy and execution, drive enduring client relationships, build new partnerships, and oversee sales, business development, and marketing to strengthen the Nordic brand.
“Steve’s deep roots in healthcare and past roles leading high-performing teams that deliver results and improve business performance will enable Nordic to strengthen relationships with existing clients, expand its offerings, and accelerate our growth as an end-to-end health IT solutions provider,” said Paul Slaughter, chief operating officer, Nordic. “I'm excited to bring Steve on board to scale our firm’s award-winning services, build new partnerships with industry leaders, deepen the value we deliver to clients, and advance our global brand recognition using his extensive network and knowledge of healthcare IT.”
Prior to joining Nordic, Eckert served as chief technology officer at Cook Children’s Health Care System, where he led the technology team, drove innovative digital solutions and strategy, and collaborated with leadership on enterprise-wide planning and solution implementations. He also held business growth and client relationship-focused executive roles at Encore Health Resources, Divurgent, Healthlink Advisors, and Avaap.
“It’s an exciting time to join Nordic as they celebrate 15 years of success in our industry, bring plans to grow, and innovate in ways that will accelerate and expand clients’ successes,” said Eckert. “With Nordic’s reputation for quality delivery and an exceptional team, we have limitless opportunity to make an impact on a global level.”
Eckert has been a fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), a professional society for healthcare leaders committed to improving health, for more than 20 years, served as a board member of CHIME, an organization for CIOs and other senior healthcare IT leaders, and has been a long-standing member of HIMSS, a global advisor and member association committed to transforming the health ecosystem.
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About Nordic Consulting
Nordic is a global health and technology consulting company that partners with health leaders worldwide to create healthier systems, organizations, and people. Our team of 3,300+ professionals bring decades of experience in strategic advisory, digital and cloud initiatives, implementation and support, ERP services, and managed services. The Nordic global team, including its Canadian arm Healthtech, support more than 700 clients in their efforts to harness the power of technology. Learn more at NordicGlobal.com.