Navigenics CEO Vance Vanier, M.D., has been named to a 2011 Henry Crown Fellowship.
He joins a group of 20 other entrepreneurs and executives, all under age 45, chosen by the Aspen Institute’s Global Leadership Network for their potential to make significant contributions to some of today’s biggest challenges.
Individuals cannot apply for a Henry Crown Fellowship. Instead, they must be nominated by recognized leaders in the business and professional communities, by fellows, or by Aspen Institute leaders.
Those selected for the two-year program have already achieved considerable success in the private or public sector and are poised to take on a broader role, either in their communities or globally.
“I’m thrilled at the opportunity to be part of this visionary group of leaders,” Dr. Vanier said. “And I’m looking forward to the insights that will emerge as we exchange ideas on genomics, technology, health care, and much more.”
Since becoming the CEO of Navigenics, Dr. Vanier has guided the company based on a powerful idea—that the most effective and responsible way to empower individuals with genomics knowledge is with the support and partnership of corporate medical directors, health plans, and physicians. His work in building a series of clinical collaborations and distribution relationships have made Navigenics the #1 physician-endorsed company in the personal genomics space. His leadership has driven positive change in the health care arena by effectively applying genomics to motivate behavior change and improved personal health.
The program itself is a unique mix of seminars designed to broaden the perspectives of the participants and hone their skills in values-centered leadership. In addition, each fellow undertakes an individual leadership project.
You can learn more about the fellowship here.