Cognitive Announces Appointment of Don Shea as Senior Vice President of Sales
Experienced Business Development Leader to Drive Growth and Innovation in U.S. Government Healthcare IT Solutions
Cognitive, a leading provider of information technology and software engineering services dedicated to U.S. government healthcare programs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Shea as Senior Vice President of Sales. With more than two decades of experience in business development, strategic leadership, and customer-centric growth initiatives, Shea will play a critical role in advancing Cognitive’s mission to transform the delivery of healthcare IT solutions for government clients.
Shea joins Cognitive from IOV Solutions, where he served as Partner and Head of Business Development. His career also includes significant leadership roles at prominent organizations such as Octo, an IBM Company, and ProSphere. At Octo, Shea was Vice President of Business Development for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Corporate Development, where he led strategic investments and business growth. While at ProSphere, he managed a $75 million health services business unit, delivering IT solutions for federal government clients. Shea’s experience spans a wide array of government health initiatives, including enterprise-level application modernization, strategic partnerships, and business integration.
“Don’s deep experience in business development, particularly within government health services, positions him perfectly to lead Cognitive’s sales and growth strategy,” said Doug Burke, President and Co-Founder of Cognitive. “His proven ability to foster strategic partnerships, drive revenue growth, and lead teams through complex change management initiatives will be invaluable as we expand our impact in healthcare IT solutions.”
Throughout his career, Shea has focused on building strong customer relationships and aligning business strategy with operational excellence. His leadership approach centers on fostering a culture of collaboration and empowering teams to address complex customer needs, ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions that drive measurable results.
“I’m excited to join the talented team at Cognitive,” said Don Shea, Senior Vice President of Sales. “Cognitive’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery for government agencies is something I deeply resonate with. I look forward to leveraging my experience in business development and strategic partnerships to help our clients tackle their toughest challenges and drive forward-thinking innovations that will shape the future of healthcare.”
Shea’s appointment comes as Cognitive continues to expand its presence as a trusted partner to government healthcare programs, delivering critical IT solutions that enable seamless collaboration between payors, patients, and providers. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Cognitive is dedicated to supporting government agencies in their mission to enhance healthcare services and outcomes.
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Douglas W. Burke, President and Co-founder
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