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Erdman Executive Advisory Board

Julie Pekarek

Chief Product Officer

Enterprise Imaging, Optum

Julie brings extensive experience in healthcare technology and strategy, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Product and Strategy at Merge by Merative. In this role, she spearheaded the company’s overall business strategy while leading development, product management, user experience, PMO, and PQA functions. She also served as Interim GM of the Merge business during her tenure.

Prior to Merative, Julie led IBM’s Watson Health Imaging product portfolio, overseeing a diverse range of offerings including AI solutions, Radiology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Billing, Ophthalmology, Perioperative, and Laboratory systems.

With 30 years of experience in healthcare strategy and technology, Julie has developed valuable insights from both provider and vendor perspectives. She holds a BA in Biology from the University of Chicago and a Master of Management (MBA) in Health Systems Management from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.