Clay Richards is a Nashville-based Operating Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, focusing on healthcare investments. He was previously the founder and CEO of naviHealth, a company he built to transform post-acute care. He holds a law degree from the University of Mississippi and a finance degree from Washington and Lee University.
Outside of his direct professional roles, Clay maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, Washington and Lee University. He is deeply integrated into the Nashville business community, having founded his company there and continuing to operate from the city in his current private equity role.
He started naviHealth in 2012 with a self-described "swashbuckling attitude" to revolutionize how post-acute care was delivered.
Clay Richards
Operating Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Healthcare Investing
As an Operating Partner at a private equity firm, he actively invests in and advises healthcare companies.
Post-Acute Care
He founded and scaled naviHealth, demonstrating deep domain expertise and a passion for transforming this specific healthcare sector.
Leadership Development
As CEO, he frequently posted about strategically expanding his leadership team to support organizational growth and commitment to clients.
Media Appearances
Clay has no verified media appearances
Work History
6-2022
Operating Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
1-2012 - 1-2022
President and CEO at naviHealth
2-2007 - 1-2012
VP, Health Plan Market at Healthways
Education
1998 - 2001
Doctor of Law (JD) from University of Mississippi School of Law
1992 - 1996
BS - accounting and finance from Washington and Lee University
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Location : Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Designation : Operating Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
