In this episode of Second Opinion, Christina Farr, Ash Zenooz, and Luba Greenwood discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare leadership with Oxeon CEO Sonia Millsom. They explore what makes a great healthcare CEO, covering current talent market trends, qualities of successful leaders, and the valuable roles of executive chairs in a company. Sonia offers invaluable insights into the art of relationship-building, the importance of rigorous candidate evaluation, and the strategic decision-making that fuels successful hiring and partnerships

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LINKS: 

Oxeon: https://www.oxeon.com/

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(03:28) Current market dynamics and talent trends

(06:04) Challenges and changes in the C-suite

(12:38) The reality of being a first-time CEO

(15:53) Hot and cold: trends in healthtech

(19:40) Negotiating offers and equity

(23:06) Understanding company valuations

(24:52) Breaking into the tech industry

(26:17) Advisory work and board positions

(27:14) Challenges and importance of board chairs

(28:37) Effective interviewing and hiring practices

(30:59) The human element in recruitment

(38:05) The debrief