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Donato Tramuto

Founder & President

Health eVillages

Franklin, TN, USA

Donato Tramuto

Barry Townsley CBE

Hobart Capital Markets LLP

Donato’s Biography

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Donato J. Tramuto is a senior-level executive, thought leader, entrepreneur, public speaker, and the author of two books including “The Double Bottom Line: How Compassionate Leaders Captivate Hearts and Deliver Results.” He has committed himself to social change, healthcare innovation and guiding others on compassionate leadership.

Donato founded Health eVillages, a mobile health technology organization that improves healthcare in the most challenging environments. He is the Founder of The TramutoPorter Foundation, which focuses on advancing young people’s rights to education and healthcare.

He was the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Healthways (later Tivity Health) where he altered the company’s trajectory and growth by driving a creative divestiture of one of the sub-performing divisions of over $1B valuation.

Donato is Chairman of the Board for Cherish Health, member of the Board for Zeel Health and Chairman of the RFK Human Rights USA Leadership Council. He is Chairman of the Advisory Board for Skyscape and BioIQ and is a member of the advisory board for Boston University... Donato J. Tramuto is a senior-level executive, thought leader, entrepreneur, public speaker, and the author of two books including “The Double Bottom Line: How Compassionate Leaders Captivate Hearts and Deliver Results.” He has committed himself to social change, healthcare innovation and guiding others on compassionate leadership.

Donato founded Health eVillages, a mobile health technology organization that improves healthcare in the most challenging environments. He is the Founder of The TramutoPorter Foundation, which focuses on advancing young people’s rights to education and healthcare.

He was the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Healthways (later Tivity Health) where he altered the company’s trajectory and growth by driving a creative divestiture of one of the sub-performing divisions of over $1B valuation.

Donato is Chairman of the Board for Cherish Health, member of the Board for Zeel Health and Chairman of the RFK Human Rights USA Leadership Council. He is Chairman of the Advisory Board for Skyscape and BioIQ and is a member of the advisory board for Boston University School of Public Health, Concierge Health, Gento Health and is an Executive in Residence at Sharecare. He was appointed as the first Honorary Scholar in Residence at St. Joseph’s College.

Donato is passionate about advising leaders on compassionate leadership, the subject of “The Double Bottom Line.” By interviewing leaders, Donato seeks to fill the gaps that exist in compassionate leadership. He received the LifeTime Red Jacket Award by PharmaVoice. In 2015, Donato was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell's College of Fine Arts; in 2017, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science from Thomas Jefferson University and in 2018 he received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Lasell College. In 2019, he was honored with an honorary Doctor of Public Service from St. Joseph’s College. moreless

Donato’s Newsfeed

Compassionate Leadership with Donato Tramuto

In this episode of the Leadership Without Losing Your Soul podcast, Donato Tramuto discusses compassionate leadership and provides examples of how proven leaders can be successful and compassionate.

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MyWoundDoctor Appoints Donato Tramuto to Board of Directors

Donato Tramuto has been appointed to be the Board of Directors for MyWoundDoctor, a leading expert in wound care management.

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Donato’s Background

Health eVillages

Founder & President

2011 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Health eVillages collaborates to advance healthcare access and improve the quality of care by providing state-of-the-art mobile health technology including medical reference and clinical decision support tools, as well as other community-focused resources, to medical and public health professionals in the most challenging clinical environments around the world.

TramutoPorter Foundation

Founder & Chairman

2001 - Present

Ogunquit, ME, USA

The TramutoPorter Foundation was founded by Donato Tramuto as a tribute to two friends and their young son who perished on 9/11. The Foundation annually awards college scholarships to graduating seniors who have overcome great adversity in their lives, and provided tens of thousands of dollars in grants to non-profit organizations whose mission is to make the world more just and fair.

Tivity Health

CEO, Author & Healthcare Activist

Nov 2015 - Feb 2020

Franklin, TN, USA

Donato leads Tivity Health Inc.™, a leading provider of health improvement, nutrition, fitness and social engagement solutions, including SilverSneakers®, the nation’s leading fitness program for older adults and Nutrisystem®, a leading weight management program.

Physicians Interactive (now Aptus Health)

Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board

Oct 2008 - Oct 2015

Reading, MA, USA

Founder, CEO and Chairman of Physicians Interactive Holdings (now known as Aptus Health), the world's largest online provider of medical content to healthcare professionals. Founded in 2008, Physicians Interactive was formed through four acquisitions and was successfully sold to Merck Global Health Innovation Fund in 2013.

i3 (Division of UnitedHealth Group)

CEO

2004 - 2006

Boston, MA, USA

$300+ Million Global Pharmaceutical Services Division of UnitedHealth Group. Developed the integration strategy in an effort to drive market differentiation for the seven businesses reporting into i3. Total responsibility for the P&L, acquisition strategy, sales/business model, financial growth & controls and long term customer partnerships.

Constella Health Strategies (formerly Protocare, Inc.)

Co-Founder & CEO

1998 - 2003

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Donato directed operations for the nation’s leading pharmaceutical & managed care product & service company. Full responsibility for P&L, capital financing, business planning & financial planning activities. Orchestrated all aspects of strategic planning & marketing. As Corporate Officer & Co-Founder of Protocare, he also provided strategic direction to the company’s two other Divisions.

Value Health Sciences

Senior VP, New Business Development

1995 - 1998

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Donato managed the development of business strategies during the pre & post acquisition of the company’s purchase by Columbia / HCA. Founded the Health Care Management Product transitioning the firm to a more product-focused company. Directed new business development functions and served on an executive team in identifying venture capital for the Protocare, Inc. business strategy.

Caremark International

Vice President & General Manager - HIV Disease Management Division

1991 - 1995

Boston, MA, USA

Caremark International, Inc. provides various alternate-site healthcare products & services, including home intravenous therapies, HIV/AIDS care, women's health programs & hemophilia care. Other services include immune therapies, prescription drug services & orthopedic/rehabilitative therapies.

Boehringer Ingelheim

District Manager

1982 - 1990

Boston, MA, USA

Boehringer Ingelheim is a research-driven pharmaceutical company. Their aim is to improve the health & quality of life of patients. Family-owned since it was established in 1885, Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the pharmaceutical industry’s top 20 companies.

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Donato’s Gallery

Donato Tramuto at RFK awards

Donato Tramuto at the summit on rural aging

Donato Tramuto receiving the ripple of hope award

Donato Tramuto at the ripple of hope awards

Donato Tramuto at a conference

Donato Tramuto at the RFK ripple of hope awards

Donato Tramuto at the summit on rural aging

Donato Tramuto at RFK awards

Donato Tramuto at the summit on rural aging

Donato Tramuto receiving the ripple of hope award

Donato Tramuto at the ripple of hope awards

Donato Tramuto at a conference

Donato Tramuto at the RFK ripple of hope awards

Donato Tramuto at the summit on rural aging

Current Board Positions

Promerica Health

Chairman in Residence

Aug 2020 - Present

Falmouth, MA, USA

Promerica Health is one of the nation’s leaders in health engagement, using clinical, marketing, and logistics capabilities to transform the health experience.

bioIQ

Executive Advisory Board

2020 - Present

Atlanta, GA, USA

BioIQ is relied on by Fortune 50 companies and 40 health plans to deliver resilient and timely testing strategies for workforces and consumers.

Cherish Health

Chairman of the Board

2020 - Present

Cambridge, MA, USA

Cherish Health develops advanced sensors and artificial intelligence, combined with medical evidence and human touch. We provide solutions for people aging or living with health challenges

RFK / Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

Board of Directors

Jul 2016 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, founded in 1968, is led by human rights activist & lawyer Kerry Kennedy and advocates for a more just and peaceful world. Working alongside local activists to ensure lasting positive change in governments & corporations, the RFK team includes leading attorneys, advocates, entrepreneurs & writers united by a commitment to social justice.

Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights Europe

Chairman of the Board

Florence, IT

The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Europe is a non profit organization, created in 2005, the European branch of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights in Washington DC, which is led by human rights activist and lawyer Kerry Kennedy and advocates for a more just and peaceful world.

Brown University

Healthcare Leadership Board

Providence, RI, USA

The Brown University Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership (EMHL) program is a 16-month master’s degree designed for busy, top-tier professionals from across the healthcare industry that have the passion and desire to transform healthcare.

Tivity Health

Board Member

Franklin, TN, USA

Tivity Health is a leading provider of health improvement, nutrition, fitness and social engagement solutions, including SilverSneakers®, the nation’s leading fitness program for older adults and Nutrisystem®, a leading weight management program.

Boston University School of Public Health

Executive Leadership Board

Boston, MA, USA

Boston University School of Public Health is one of the graduate schools of Boston University, founded in 1976. The School offers master's & doctoral programs in public health.

GoCheck Kids

Board Member

Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Through advanced vision screening technology, we aim to have a transformational impact on patients’ quality of lives, teammate fulfillment, and healthcare costs.

Livongo

Executive Leadership Board

Livongo, the pioneer in Applied Health Signals, empowers people with chronic conditions to live better and healthier lives.

Gryphon Investors

Executive Advisory Board

San Francisco, CA, USA

Founded in 1997, Gryphon Investors is a highly respected private equity firm focused on middle market investment opportunities.

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Current Advisory Roles

Skyscape

Chairman of Advisory Board and Executive in Residence

Jan 2022 - Present

Marlborough, MA, USA

Skyscape is a leading provider of telehealth through its platform that allows medical professionals across over 30 medical specialties to connect to patients through various communication channels including calls, texts and video sharing.

Gento Health

Advisory Board

May 2021 - Present

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Gento Health is a healthcare application that allows for real-time support by connecting patients and medical professionals for the best telehealth services. Gento was named one of the Top 10 Startup companies by Healthcare Tech Outlook.

Concierge Health

Executive in Residence

May 2021 - Present

Las Vegas, NV, USA

Concierge Health is a comprehensive healthcare platform that provides insurance providers and self-managed employers with a place to view and administer programs without having to create a plan or pay for other expensive resources.

Zeel

Advisor to the Board

Mar 2021 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Zeel offers both in-person and virtual medical care, specializing in medical texting, musculoskeletal care and pain relief.

Sharecare, Inc.

Executive in Residence

2020 - Present

Atlanta, GA, USA

Sharecare offers a comprehensive platform that helps people gain control of improving their health. It enables people to go from assessment to action, and connect to the personalized information, evidence-based programs, benefits, community resources, and health services they need to live their best lives.

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Philanthropy

TramutoPorter Foundation

Founder & Chairman

2001 - Present

Ogunquit, ME, USA

The TramutoPorter Foundation was founded by Donato Tramuto as a tribute to two friends and their young son who perished on 9/11. The Foundation annually awards college scholarships to graduating seniors who have overcome great adversity in their lives, and provided tens of thousands of dollars in grants to non-profit organizations whose mission is to make the world more just and fair.

Media

An interview with Donato J. Tramuto, Founder & Chairman, Health eVillages; Founder & Chairman, TramutoPorter Foundation; Author and Health Care Activist

Interview

May 2021

Nashville, TN, USA

Donato is interviewed by Max Gomez on behalf of The Cura Foundation during the Unite to Prevent: Fifth International Vatican Conference.

Former Tivity Health and Nutrisystem CEO – Donato Tramuto

Interview

Apr 2020

Donato Tramuto joins the Bob Johnston podcast to discuss his work in the healthcare industry, the covid-19 pandemic, and the work done by the RFK Foundation, of which he is a Trustee.

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Interviews

Donato Tramuto, Founder, TramutoPorter Foundation and Health eVillages, Author, and Former CEO

In this interview with The CEO Forum Group, Donato discusses several important topics including compassionate leadership, the TramutoPorter Foundation and his vision for a CEO's position in the world.

Publications

The Double Bottom Line: How Compassionate Leaders Captivate Hearts and Deliver Results

Author

Apr 2022

In this book, Donato Tramuto examines the role of a compassionate leader in the workplace, taken from his time interviewing industry leaders and findin the best strategies for leading exceptional teams, boosting morale and driving company success.

TramutoPorter Foundation: News

Current News

Ogunquit, ME, USA

The TramutoPorter Foundation is proud of all of its accomplishments, but even more excited about opportunities ahead to help others. The Foundation's news page shares stories of the important work the foundations does, as well as news on its latest events.

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Awards & Endorsements

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Honorary Doctorate of Public Service

2019

Standish, ME, USA

Founded in 1912 the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private Catholic liberal arts college in Standish, Maine.

Academic Appointments

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Honorary Scholar-In-Residence

2020 - Present

Standish, ME, USA

As Honorary Scholar-in-Residence, Donato Tramuto will be focused on three core areas in collaboration with students, faculty and staff across the college: compassionate leadership, loneliness and social isolation, and social determinants of health.

Speaking Engagements

Ripple Of Hope Award

Honoree

2014

New York, NY, USA

Donato Tramuto, Founder of the TramutoPorter Foundation & Health eVillages, accepts the Ripple Of Hope Award at the 2014 RFK Center Gala.

2019 Connectivity Summit on Rural Aging

Conversation with Katie Couric

Sep 2019

Nashville, TN, USA

The 2019 summit was titled “Demystifying Social Determinants of Health to Promote Healthier Aging in the 21st Century.” The event focused on addressing social determinants of health, as part of a broader campaign to improve the health and well-being of older Americans, especially those who live in rural areas.

Donato’s Education

The Wharton School | University of Pennsylvania

Executive Coursework in Managing People, Leadership & General Management

Wadham's Hall Seminary College

BA, Philosophy / Psychology

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