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Wendy W. Kuran

Durham,NC

Summary

Accomplished leader with a track record of pioneering new product development at UnitedHealthcare and elevating Duke University's global presence. Expert in strategic planning and fundraising, securing $70 mil in pledges. Skilled in mentoring, with a knack for building influential networks and fostering cross-cultural leadership. Achieves significant results by leveraging leadership and strategic insight.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Vice President, AED, DKU & Duke in China

Duke University
Durham, NC
02.2012 - Current
  • Originated and led the development and alumni relations efforts for Duke Kunshan University (DKU), an 11-year-old joint-venture liberal arts and research university near Shanghai, with students and faculty from over 70 countries earning both Duke and DKU degrees. Accountable, with a bi-continental team, for building relationships in greater China with individuals and corporations who support DKU's mission of creating the next generation of global leaders, with deep cross-cultural understanding and critical thinking skills. The portfolio includes the recruitment and management of a world-class Advisory Board, http://dku.edu.cn/en/about/advisory-board; all aspects of fundraising; industry-focused conferences; research programs; partnerships; and the management of the DKU Educational Foundation.
  • Raised $70 mil in pledges, with 38% in the last 2.25 fiscal years. 85% of donations are from donors with no prior affiliation with Duke or DKU.

Associate Dean, Centers and Global Corp Rel

Fuqua School of Business, Duke U
Durham, NC
08.2008 - 01.2012
  • Dean's Leadership Team member accountable for the school’s industry-facing strategies and initiatives.
  • Initiated and led Fuqua's 'Vertical Strategy.' Started new centers in Energy/Environment, Financial Services, Consulting, Consumer Goods, and Technology/Entertainment/Media. Hired executive directors from the industry and built advisory boards. Helped develop new courses and experiential education programs.
  • Managed existing centers in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Coach K Center for Leadership and Ethics, and International Business.
  • Supervised 30 staff members, and collaborated closely with nine faculty directors.
  • Restructured Corporate Relations, with four direct-report CR Directors, collaborating formally with dozens of cross-functional staff and faculty at Fuqua, and elsewhere at Duke.
  • Led by three other Associate Deans, a year-long cross-functional team ('Hire Up') was formed to restructure the Career Management Center in 2009 to enhance student career success. The rate of employment rose significantly over three years.
  • Helped launch the MMS degree.

Executive Director, CASE (Social Entrep)

Fuqua School of Business, Duke U
Durham, NC
09.2007 - 09.2008
  • Succeeded the founding Executive Director of the #1 or #2 social entrepreneurship center in the U.S. Led a strategic planning process that helped focus the center's work and positioning.
  • Retained the founding Faculty Director in a talent competition with Yale. Developed the manager to become the next ED. Hired an associate who is the current ED.

Vice President, Future Solutions

UnitedHealthcare
Minneapolis, MN
06.2005 - 06.2007
  • Fortune 20 company. Founded a division and served as the new product development officer for a suite of products for consumers aged 50 to 64. Products include health insurance, long-term care insurance, digital information and communities, wellness products, and others.

Vice President, Marketing, Medicare Part D

PacifiCare Health Systems
Cypress, CA
01.2004 - 05.2005
  • Fortune 100 company
  • One of five founding officers of PacifiCare's division to participate in the newly enacted Medicare Drug Plan, the largest public-private partnership in history.
  • Initiated and led the multi-channel marketing function, including marketing communications, and fulfillment.g communications, and fulfillment. Managed a budget of $45 million.
  • PacifiCare's first national product (vs. state or regional. Achieved the #6 position nationally for consumer enrollment out of 25 players. Achieved industry awards for advertising campaign.

Chief of Staff, Pharma, Behavioral, Dental, Vision

PacifiCare Health Systems
Cypress, CA
04.2003 - 01.2004
  • Managed special projects/served as internal consultant in Executive VP's portfolio of separate companies, including Pharmacy Benefit Management, Behavioral Health, Dental Care, Vision Care.
  • Represented the EVP inside and outside the company, and helped manage her priorities.

Vice President, Women's Health Solutions

PacifiCare Health Systems
Cypress, CA
06.2001 - 03.2003
  • Reporting to the Chairman and CEO, created a brand-defining, award-winning division focused on the needs of women, who drive 80% of health care decisions. Developed and marketed, through the sales team and DTC advertising, a diverse portfolio of products and services to meet women's needs.
  • Directly managed a staff of three, and indirectly managed a team of 100+ employees throughout the company to achieve results.
  • Served as co-chair of PacifiCare's first Diversity Committee; launched five affinity groups
  • Helped launch Latino Health Solutions and Black Health Solutions.

Vice President, Network Mgmnt Statewide Service

PacifiCare of California
Cypress, CA
01.1999 - 06.2001
  • President's Leadership Team member, managing six departments with 250 employees. Claims, capitation, physician services, etc.

Director, Network Management, Los Angeles County

PacifiCare of California
Cypress, CA
09.1994 - 12.1998
  • Managed a team of 20 to contract with and service dozens of medical groups and hospitals in Los Angeles County, covering 2 million PacifiCare members.
  • Appointed to manage four Strategic Initiatives to improve quality for consumers, physicians, and employers.
  • Co-created the first Quality Index available to the public.

VP, Strategic Planning and Marketing

St. Mary Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
02.1987 - 08.1994
  • Established and managed marketing, PR, strategic planning, product development, physician services, managed care contracting, cancer center, community outreach, and other external functions for this 550-bed hospital affiliated with UCLA.
  • Created a non-profit to meet the health-care needs of low-income children.

Senior Consultant

Amherst Associates (Earnst & Young)
Santa Monica, CA
07.1984 - 01.1987
  • Consultant at boutique national health care consulting firm. First to be promoted in < 1 year.

Education

MBA -

Stanford Graduate School of Business
Palo Alto
06-1984

Bachelor of Arts - English, Magna cum Laude

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
06-1979

Skills

  • New product development/internal start-ups
  • Fundraising
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership/mentorship

Timeline

Associate Vice President, AED, DKU & Duke in China

Duke University
02.2012 - Current

Associate Dean, Centers and Global Corp Rel

Fuqua School of Business, Duke U
08.2008 - 01.2012

Executive Director, CASE (Social Entrep)

Fuqua School of Business, Duke U
09.2007 - 09.2008

Vice President, Future Solutions

UnitedHealthcare
06.2005 - 06.2007

Vice President, Marketing, Medicare Part D

PacifiCare Health Systems
01.2004 - 05.2005

Chief of Staff, Pharma, Behavioral, Dental, Vision

PacifiCare Health Systems
04.2003 - 01.2004

Vice President, Women's Health Solutions

PacifiCare Health Systems
06.2001 - 03.2003

Vice President, Network Mgmnt Statewide Service

PacifiCare of California
01.1999 - 06.2001

Director, Network Management, Los Angeles County

PacifiCare of California
09.1994 - 12.1998

VP, Strategic Planning and Marketing

St. Mary Medical Center
02.1987 - 08.1994

Senior Consultant

Amherst Associates (Earnst & Young)
07.1984 - 01.1987

MBA -

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Bachelor of Arts - English, Magna cum Laude

Princeton University

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