Validation Institute, Poised for Continued Growth in 2025, Promotes Craig Sharpe to Chief Executive Officer

Validation Institute (VI) announced the promotion of Craig Sharpe from Chief Operating Officer (COO) to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Since joining the company in January 2024, Mr. Sharpe has implemented a wide range of organizational improvements, positioning Validation Institute for continued success in 2025 and beyond.

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“Craig has been an excellent addition to Validation Institute. His vision and leadership have led to streamlined services, the use of AI-based tools, improved operating efficiencies, and better positioning for VI to serve its growing customer base,” said Vidar Jorgensen, Chairman of Validation Institute.

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“It is an honor to step into the role of CEO at VI as we continue to validate solutions that deliver proven savings and health outcomes, driving transparency for those who evaluate, recommend, and purchase healthcare solutions for employee benefits programs,” said Mr. Sharpe. “Validation is an increasingly important differentiator for healthcare solutions looking to compete and win in a highly competitive landscape. Our team is dedicated to continuing the momentum we’ve built, drawing attention to solutions that make a measurable difference to the populations they serve and connecting these solutions with benefits buyers,” Mr. Sharpe continued.

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The Institute has validated more than 140 solutions spanning 80+ companies and has already introduced several new initiatives for 2025, including furthering the use of AI with chat-style, natural language-based interfaces as well as Buyer’s Guides focused on solutions for pharmacy benefit management (PBMs), musculoskeletal (MSK) management, diabetes, behavioral/mental health, food as medicine, and care management to name a few.

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