Dobies Healthcare Group Strengthens Strategy-First Approach with Appointment of New President
September 27, 2017
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Dobies Healthcare Group celebrates its 25th year, the healthcare marketing and branding company, led by Founder and Chief Executive Officer Carol Dobies, has named Julie Amor, MHA, as President. Amor’s appointment further elevates the firm’s ability to deliver market-leading strategies and measurable results to its clients.
In her new role, Amor will implement corporate growth strategies, manage work force strategies, expand firm offerings, enhance the company’s social purpose initiatives and oversee corporate policies. In addition, she will continue her role as Chief Strategy Officer, working directly with clients to develop competitive marketing and positioning strategies.
As CEO, Dobies continues to lead the Kansas City-based organization, known for its unique, strategy-first approach to healthcare marketing, branding and advertising. Completing the company’s executive leadership team is Thom Ludtke, who joined the company in 2014 and continues to serve as Vice President of Client Services.
“With the rapidly changing healthcare landscape, the timing was right to divide my responsibilities as president and chief executive officer,” said Dobies. “Since joining Dobies Healthcare Group three years ago, Julie’s influence on the culture and direction of the firm has been very positive. I am confident she will translate her unwavering commitment to our mission and vision into strategic growth for the company for years to come.”
Amor has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare strategy, marketing, branding and operations. Prior to Dobies Healthcare Group, she was Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Communication, at The University of Kansas Hospital (now University of Kansas Health System). There, she led the transformation of the hospital’s identity and established its market-leading brand position, and she was also responsible for strategic and operational execution of the hospital’s corporate communication, internal branding, affiliation-related integration and employee engagement. Amor earned her Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree from Park University after completing her bachelor’s in Marketing Communications from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Before KU, Amor was with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. Additionally, her commitment to the community is exemplified by her role as Chair of the Nominating Committee, Board of Directors, for Kansas City Public Television (KCPT) since 2009.
When asked about her new appointment, Amor said:
About Dobies Healthcare Group
Since 1992, Dobies Healthcare Group has offered highly specialized expertise in healthcare marketing strategy, branding and creative communications. The Kansas City-based company serves the marketing and branding needs of the entire healthcare industry, from hospitals, health systems and payers to medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical firms, associations and certifying boards. Dobies Healthcare Group combines strategic thinking with creative communication to create healthier brands.
Media Contact:
Lottie Staggs
Dobies Healthcare Group
lstaggs@dobies.com
816.595.6722
In her new role, Amor will implement corporate growth strategies, manage work force strategies, expand firm offerings, enhance the company’s social purpose initiatives and oversee corporate policies. In addition, she will continue her role as Chief Strategy Officer, working directly with clients to develop competitive marketing and positioning strategies.
As CEO, Dobies continues to lead the Kansas City-based organization, known for its unique, strategy-first approach to healthcare marketing, branding and advertising. Completing the company’s executive leadership team is Thom Ludtke, who joined the company in 2014 and continues to serve as Vice President of Client Services.
“With the rapidly changing healthcare landscape, the timing was right to divide my responsibilities as president and chief executive officer,” said Dobies. “Since joining Dobies Healthcare Group three years ago, Julie’s influence on the culture and direction of the firm has been very positive. I am confident she will translate her unwavering commitment to our mission and vision into strategic growth for the company for years to come.”
Amor has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare strategy, marketing, branding and operations. Prior to Dobies Healthcare Group, she was Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Communication, at The University of Kansas Hospital (now University of Kansas Health System). There, she led the transformation of the hospital’s identity and established its market-leading brand position, and she was also responsible for strategic and operational execution of the hospital’s corporate communication, internal branding, affiliation-related integration and employee engagement. Amor earned her Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) degree from Park University after completing her bachelor’s in Marketing Communications from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Before KU, Amor was with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. Additionally, her commitment to the community is exemplified by her role as Chair of the Nominating Committee, Board of Directors, for Kansas City Public Television (KCPT) since 2009.
When asked about her new appointment, Amor said:
“I have dedicated my career to authentic marketing communication as a cornerstone of corporate strategy. I am honored to now serve as President of Dobies Healthcare Group to develop and expand our corporate growth strategy as a nationally recognized healthcare marketing, branding and advertising firm. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the need to combine an aligned, shared vision with highly strategic thinking is a critical differentiator, not only to our success and sustainability, but for the success of our clients. I enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to further develop and execute toward the company’s vision of creating healthier brands across the healthcare industry.”
About Dobies Healthcare Group
Since 1992, Dobies Healthcare Group has offered highly specialized expertise in healthcare marketing strategy, branding and creative communications. The Kansas City-based company serves the marketing and branding needs of the entire healthcare industry, from hospitals, health systems and payers to medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical firms, associations and certifying boards. Dobies Healthcare Group combines strategic thinking with creative communication to create healthier brands.
Media Contact:
Lottie Staggs
Dobies Healthcare Group
lstaggs@dobies.com
816.595.6722
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