Anita Mahon

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DISC Type : i

Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at EXL

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

Overview

Anita Mahon is the Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at EXL, driving business expansion and growth in data and AI. With over 30 years in the technology industry, including a key role at IBM Watson Health, she has a proven record of implementing data-led strategies. She holds an MS and an MBA from Columbia University.

Anita is a vocal champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She serves as the Executive Sponsor for the Women@EXL Leadership Forum and the companys DEI Council, advocating for equal access to healthcare and education.

She was an architect of the EXL Health brand identity and is considered a pioneer in using AI-powered analytics and real-world patient data to transform healthcare.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

AI Transformation
Her work focuses on implementing AI and data-driven technologies to advance business strategy, particularly in healthcare and corporate development.
Data-led Strategy
Focuses on leveraging data and analytics to drive growth, a theme consistent from her time at IBM Watson Health to her current strategic role at EXL.
AI in Healthcare
Previously Global Business Head for Health at EXL and VP at IBM Watson Health, she has deep expertise in transforming healthcare with data and AI.

Media Appearances

Anita M. Mahon – Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer. Featured in EXL – Executive Bio

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EXL Appoints Anita Mahon to Executive Vice President, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer. Featured in EXL Newsroom

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EXL names Anita Mahon head of EXL Health. Featured in Nasdaq Press Release

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Work History

4-2025
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at EXL
5-2022 - 4-2025
Executive Vice President & Global Business Head, Health at EXL
3-2020 - 5-2022
Executive Vice President & Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at EXL
10-2018 - 3-2020
Vice President | Data, Strategy & Portfolio Officer | Watson Health at IBM
1-2018 - 10-2018
Vice President | Strategy | Chief Marketing Officer | Watson Health at IBM

Education

9-1990 - 10-1991
MS | Master of Science from Columbia University
1-2005 - 8-2006
MBA | Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School

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Insights For Selling To Anita

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anita is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anita

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anita move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Anita take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Anita

Personality Compatibility


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