Executive Director, Virginia Mason Institute; USA

Dr. Wendy Korthuis-Smith is an accomplished executive leader with over 30 years of experience driving large-scale transformation across healthcare, government, and corporate sectors. As Executive Director of the Virginia Mason Institute, she leads global efforts in working with executives and board leadership to embed bespoke management systems that empower teams, foster engagement, and improve performance. As an international presenter and thought leader, Wendy is certified in leadership coaching through Leadershape Global, Advanced Virginia Mason Production System® Training, Advanced Lean Training, and the Japan Genba Kaizen Training. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership focused on
Organizational Development and a master’s in Human Performance, Wendy is uniquely positioned to support individuals and organizations in aligning vision, strategy, and culture for meaningful, lasting impact.