Kathy Lancaster
Executive vice president and chief financial officer, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals
Beyond aligning financial operations across Kaiser's vast network, Lancaster managed a $4.4 billion bond issuance used to help finance a long-term capital plan, including $1 billion in green bonds. She orchestrated a deal with energy providers to ensure the health system is carbon-neutral by 2020. She also oversaw Kaiser's expansion of clinics in California Target stores. Lancaster is executive sponsor of Kaiser's Finance & Shared Services Women in Leadership program, which recruited 29 female managers and senior managers to talk about hurdles they face in the workplace.