November 22, 2021 – Cleveland Clinic has named Steve Downey as the health system’s chief supply chain and patient support services officer.
In this role, Downey will be responsible for planning, leading and directing all strategic and operational aspects of Cleveland Clinic’s global supply chain and support services. He will also provide strategic vision and oversight for creating key partnerships and joint ventures, providing direction on key sourcing decisions.
Downey joins Cleveland Clinic having spent the last four years as the group SVP of Supply Chain Operations at Vizient, Inc. (Irving, TX). He was responsible for Vizient’s supply chain operations business, as well as providing supply chain leadership and guidance for over 35 acute and 200 non-acute facilities across the U.S. He led internal and external data management initiatives, including the implementation of machine learning and AI, as well as acute and non-acute supply chain technologies.
Downey’s experience spans more than 30 years in a variety of supply chain settings, including supply chain management, operations, marketing, business development, sales, account management and product management. He also brings experience in healthcare experience working with medical devices, healthcare providers, group purchasing organizations (GPO), pharmaceuticals and distributors.
“Today’s healthcare supply chains are under immense pressure to deliver,” Downey said. “I am excited to join Cleveland Clinic at this pivotal moment and help us emerge stronger, serving our patients and caregivers with all I can bring.”