Executive Director of Marketing and Strategy
Lea Studer is an accomplished and results-driven business leader with a proven track record in building global brands, shaping strategic direction and executing high-impact marketing and communications initiatives. As the Executive Director of Marketing and Strategy, she provides strategic leadership in brand development, business growth and organizational communications.
Studer is passionate about creating compelling brand narratives, optimizing marketing performance and navigating complex challenges with agility and insight. She is adept at leading high-performing teams, fostering strong relationships and driving business growth through innovative, data-driven strategies.
She excels in overseeing high-visibility projects, managing budgets and delivering measurable results that enhance brand equity and market presence.
In her role at GVMH, Studer oversees marketing, communications, strategy and business development, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and long-term objectives. She also plays a key role in employee engagement initiatives that help foster a positive workplace culture.
Before joining GVMH, Studer served as Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications at SCORR Marketing, where she led national and global campaigns in the healthcare and life sciences industries.
Studer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising with an emphasis in Marketing from Kansas State University.
She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, Missouri Hospital Association, American Advertising Federation, American Marketing Association, Missouri Association for Healthcare Public Relations, Public Relations Society of America and the Society for Health Care Strategy and Marketing Development. Her work has received numerous awards and industry recognition.
