Joseph Kelly

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy & Technology Officer at Mercy

Greater St. Louis, United States

Overview

Joseph Kelly is a digital strategy executive with approximately 30 years of experience driving business model transformation, primarily in U. S. healthcare and global financial services. At Mercy, he leads initiatives in digital transformation, data science, and technology partnerships. He received his MBA from the University of Notre Dame.

Originally from Connecticut, Joseph now resides in the St. Louis area with his wife and three children. He holds both United States and Irish citizenship, reflecting his heritage. He is known for being a data-driven, inspirational, and supportive leader, focused on achieving results through teamwork and a clear strategic vision.

He has been twice recognized by The Millennium Alliance as a "Healthcare Innovator of the Year, " winning the award in 2019.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Believer

Big Picture Person

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Innovation
He leads Mercy’s Office of Transformation, focusing on initiatives critical to business model transformation, and has been recognized as 'Healthcare Innovator of the Year'.
Digital Transformation
His role at Mercy is centered on deploying data and technology at scale to rewire how the organization improves patient experience and operational outcomes.
AI in Healthcare
He is responsible for Mercy's artificial intelligence strategy, including machine learning and LLMs, and has led partnerships with Microsoft to implement generative AI.

Media Appearances

Joe Kelly | Executive VP and Chief Strategy and Technology Officer. Featured in Mercy (official website)

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Joseph Kelly - EVP & Chief Transformation Officer at Mercy. Featured in The Org

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Mayo Clinic and Mercy reach first major milestone in data collaboration. Featured in Mayo Clinic News Network

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Work History

5-2025
Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy & Technology Officer at Mercy
9-2024
Executive Vice President, Chief Technology & Transformation Officer at Mercy
11-2019
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation & Business Development Officer at Mercy
SVP, Head of Marketing & DTC Strategy: U.S. Local / Regional Businesses & Aetna International at Aetna
Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy, Global Marketing & Sales Force Effectiveness at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Education

Master of Business Administration from University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science from DePaul University

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Insights For Selling To Joseph

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joseph is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joseph

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joseph move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Joseph take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Joseph

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