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DSG Global Appoints Bryan Christianson as a Managing Director of its Healthcare Practice

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DSG Global, a Forbes-recognized executive search and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Bryan Christianson as a Managing Director for DSG | Grant Cooper, the Firm’s Healthcare Practice.

Bryan brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare, and over a decade in executive search and leadership advisory, partnering C-suite and Vice President-level positions across all functional healthcare areas. With experience across a wide range of organizations, spanning large integrated delivery systems, community-based hospitals, pediatric organizations, and national healthcare systems, Bryan is recognized for his expertise in the strategic and operational aspects of healthcare delivery, as well as his ability to bridge operational insight with innovative solutions.

“Bryan’s distinct background, extensive network, and deep understanding of healthcare operations make him a tremendous addition to our team,” said Aileen K. Alexander, CEO of DSG Global. “As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, our clients need partners who can not only uncover the rarefied leadership needed for today, but also provide the deep insight and strategic guidance needed for long-term success.”

 

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“His experience advising leading healthcare organizations enhances our ability to help clients tackle complex challenges and position their organizations for sustainable success, going beyond the bounds of traditional search engagements.”

— Ed Stout, Global Managing Partner, Healthcare

 

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Bryan joins DSG Global’s talented Healthcare Practice team, recently recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Top 10 Healthcare Executive Search Firm, where he will work alongside a specialized team of healthcare consultants and experts, including former physicians, public health professors, and medical insurance professionals.

Ed Stout, Global Managing Partner of DSG Global’s Healthcare Practice, noted, “Bryan brings an impressive combination of operational insight, industry knowledge, and executive search expertise. His experience advising leading healthcare organizations enhances our ability to help clients tackle complex challenges and position their organizations for sustainable success, going beyond the bounds of traditional search engagements.”

Bryan has built a deep network of healthcare leaders and is recognized for thoughtfully connecting executives with the right opportunities to drive organizational growth, operational excellence, and clinical impact. Bryan holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospital Administration from Concordia College and an MBA with concentrations in Marketing and Finance from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

“Healthcare organizations face unprecedented challenges today, from workforce pressures and staffing shortages, to the impact of emergent technologies and shifting public policy,” Bryan reflected. “I feel extremely energized to join DSG Global at a time when identifying the right leader for the right organization is more critical than ever.”

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About DSG Global (Diversified Search Group)

DSG Global is a Forbes-recognized executive search and consulting firm that partners with clients to cultivate the talent and leadership they need to navigate today and thrive tomorrow. With broad expertise and a commitment to long-term partnership, we help organizations reach their full human potential and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.

DSG Global’s Healthcare Practice, DSG | Grant Cooper, brings clients a legacy of trust, deep healthcare expertise, and a personalized, strategic approach to every engagement. Through a unique combination of healthcare sector expertise and functional expertise—spanning roles like CEO, President, CMO, CTO, GC, CFO, CHRO, and beyond—DSG Global’s Healthcare Practice pairs deep healthcare expertise with cross-functional executive search capabilities, giving clients access to the full spectrum of leadership talent needed to achieve their strategic goals.

To learn more about DSG Global’s Healthcare Practice, click here.

 

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September 2, 2025

 

To learn more about DSG Global’s leadership team and multi-sector practices, visit www.dsgco.com.

 

Tori Adams, Consultant