Dan Hurka

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

VP Enterprise Technology at Zimmer Biomet

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Overview

Dan Hurka is the Vice President of Enterprise Technology at Zimmer Biomet, leveraging extensive experience in aligning IT strategy with business goals. His career is highlighted by leadership roles at 3M and Solventum, where he directed major digital transformations, S4 HANA deployments, and orchestrated the complex IT separation for the Solventum spin-off. He holds an MBA from Concordia University-Wisconsin.

Dan is passionate about fostering healthcare innovation and supporting the entrepreneurial community. He recently served as a judge for the MN Cups Life Sciences and Health IT division, an experience he found inspiring. This involvement demonstrates his commitment to exploring and encouraging new technologies and ideas within the health sector.

He was a key founder in building Solventum, leading the successful IT spin-off from 3M to its launch on the NYSE in 2024.

Personality Overview

Consensus Builder

Example Driven

Appreciative

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Spin-offs
He led the entire IT separation for the 3M Healthcare spin-off, Solventum, managing the successful transition of over 500 applications.
ERP Deployment
Spearheaded a two-year S4 HANA deployment, showcasing his deep expertise in executing large-scale enterprise resource planning initiatives.
Health Tech Innovation
Actively supports the startup ecosystem by serving as a judge for the MN Cup, specifically for the Life Sciences and Health IT division.

Media Appearances

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Work History

2-2025
VP Enterprise Technology at Zimmer Biomet
8-2023 - 2-2025
Senior Vice President Applications, Data, and ERP at Solventum
9-2022 - 4-2024
Vice President IT Separation Management Office at 3M
11-2020 - 10-2022
Vice President of Digital Transformation at 3M
1-2020 - 12-2020
Director of Strategic Planning at 3M

Education

MBA from Concordia University-Wisconsin
Bachelors from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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Insights For Selling To Dan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dan is

  • Relationships can play a major role, followed by low risk and strong market validation.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dan

  • They are not very direct, and unlikely to say no to your face.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dan move?

  • They can take their time to make decisions, even if they are constantly involved and friendly.
  • Can Dan take some risk or not?

  • It is unlikely that they will take many risks.

You And Dan

Personality Compatibility


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