Donato J. Tramuto is the Founder and Chair of The Tramuto Foundation, which advances young people’s rights to education and healthcare access and combats human right violations. Also, as a Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope laureate, Tramuto is widely recognized for his commitment to social change and healthcare innovation.
In 2018, in tandem with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, his Foundation committed to funding a three-year, $1 million grant to address workplace bullying, launching in 2019 a National Workplace Dignity Program.
Donato was previously the CEO of Tivity Health®, Inc., (Nasdaq: TVTY), and is widely recognized for his commitment to social change and visionary, transformational leadership in healthcare innovation that led the New York Times to deem him “a global health activist.” He is credited with the turnaround of Tivity Health’s business performance and adding nearly $1 billion of valuation to the company. In March 2019, under Donato’s leadership, Tivity Health completed its acquisition of Nutrisystem®, Inc.
Tivity Health impacts the lives of millions through its integrated portfolio of pioneering, scalable programs, including SilverSneakers®, Nutrisystem®, South Beach Diet®, Prime® Fitness, Wisely Well™, and WholeHealth Living®. Learn more at TivityHealth.com.
Donato serves on numerous boards and in many advisory roles, including his current post of Chairman in Residence at Promerica Health. He is the Founder of Health eVillages and the author of "Life's Bulldozer Moments: How Adversity Leads to Success in Life and Business". He is also the mastermind behind a groundbreaking 360° public service campaign and annual summit addressing challenges unique to older adults, including the too-often overlooked issues of social isolation and loneliness.
