PHILADELPHIA– DSG Global, a Forbes-recognized executive search and consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Bryan Christianson as Managing Director for DSG | Grant Cooper, the firm’s Healthcare Practice.
Christianson brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience, including over a decade in executive search and leadership advisory. He has partnered with C-suite and vice president-level leaders across large integrated delivery systems, community hospitals, pediatric organizations, and national healthcare systems, earning recognition for his ability to pair operational expertise with innovative leadership solutions.
“Bryan’s distinct background, extensive network, and deep understanding of healthcare operations make him a tremendous addition to our team,” said Aileen K. Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, our clients need partners who can not only uncover the rarefied leadership needed for today, but also provide the deep insight and strategic guidance needed for long-term success.”
Christianson joins DSG Global’s Healthcare Practice, recently named a Top 10 Healthcare Executive Search Firm by Modern Healthcare. He will work alongside a team of specialized consultants that includes former physicians, public health professors, and medical insurance professionals.
“Bryan brings an impressive combination of operational insight, industry knowledge, and executive search expertise,” said Ed Stout, Global Managing Partner of DSG Global’s Healthcare Practice. “His experience advising leading healthcare organizations enhances our ability to help clients tackle complex challenges and position their organizations for sustainable success, going beyond the bounds of traditional search engagements.”
“Healthcare organizations face unprecedented challenges today, from workforce pressures and staffing shortages to emergent technologies and shifting public policy,” Christianson said. “I feel extremely energized to join DSG Global at a time when identifying the right leader for the right organization is more critical than ever.”
Christianson holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospital Administration from Concordia College and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
