Veteran healthcare workforce executive brings two decades of leadership spanning operations, acquisitions and board service at some of the industry’s largest companies
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cross Country Healthcare today announced the appointment of Craig Meier as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. As Chairman, Meier will lead the Board and work closely with Chief Executive Officer Joel Tremblay and the executive leadership team on the company’s strategy and growth.
Meier spent more than two decades at Medical Solutions, serving as Chief Executive Officer from 2014 to 2024. He grew the company from $200 million in revenue to over $3 billion. Under his leadership, the company completed a series of acquisitions, including Host Healthcare, Matchwell, Worldwide Health Solutions, PPR Talent Management Group, 360 Healthcare and C&A Industries, the parent company of Aureus Medical Group, which was at the time the largest acquisition in the industry’s history.
Before becoming CEO, Meier was the company’s Chief Operating Officer, President and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He served as Vice Chairman of its Board of Directors from 2024 to 2025, focused on strategy and acquisitions, and joined the board of All Star Healthcare Solutions in 2024.
“Craig is one of the most accomplished leaders in our industry, with a proven ability to grow businesses, create value for stakeholders and build cultures where people want to work,” said Joel Tremblay, chief executive officer of Cross Country Healthcare. “He knows this market from every angle and understands how to turn strategy into sustainable growth. Having worked with Craig before, I know the judgment and perspective he brings. I look forward to working with him again as we advance Cross Country’s growth strategy.”
“I spent two decades competing in this market and understand the complexities of continually evolving our services to be the partner our customers need and deserve. I’ve always been impressed with Cross Country’s excellent reputation and continued success in our industry,” said Meier. “Joel and his team know where they are taking this company, and they have the people and the technology to reach their goals and continue to be industry leaders. I look forward to supporting them to make sure we deliver for our clients, professionals and employees, because in this business you are judged on results. I’m excited to join the team.”
Meier has been named multiple times to Staffing Industry Analysts’ North American Staffing 100 list and has served on the boards of the National Association of Travel Healthcare Organizations, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Lasting Hope Recovery Center. He currently serves on the nonprofit boards of The Bay and RADIUS in Omaha, Nebraska.
About Cross Country Healthcare
Cross Country Healthcare is a technology-driven healthcare workforce solutions company that helps healthcare organizations solve complex labor challenges. Through its staffing, advisory and workforce technology capabilities, Cross Country supports health systems across nursing, allied health and nonclinical service lines.
Through Intellify®, its workforce intelligence platform, Cross Country helps healthcare leaders gain greater visibility across workforce spend, supplier performance, labor demand and operational execution, supporting faster decisions and stronger workforce outcomes.
Learn more at www.crosscountry.com and www.intellify.com.
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