Cross Country Healthcare, a technology-driven healthcare workforce solutions company, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Joel Tremblay has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) inaugural 2026 Healthcare Staffing 100.

New annual list recognizes 100 influential leaders advancing healthcare staffing and workforce solutions
BOCA RATON, Fla. — November 5, 2026 — Cross Country Healthcare, a technology-driven healthcare workforce solutions company, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Joel Tremblay has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) inaugural 2026 Healthcare Staffing 100.
“It’s an honor to be named among this group of leaders,” said Tremblay. “This recognition reflects the strength of the entire Cross Country team and their commitment to the clients and healthcare professionals who depend on us.”
Tremblay was appointed CEO in July 2026 as Cross Country began its next chapter as a privately held company. He is focused on strengthening client partnerships and building on the company’s healthcare workforce solutions and technology capabilities, including Intellify®, its workforce intelligence platform.
SIA’s inaugural Healthcare Staffing 100 recognizes 100 senior and executive leaders across nursing, physician and allied health staffing, international healthcare mobility, and healthcare managed service providers.
About Cross Country Healthcare
Cross Country Healthcare is a technology-driven healthcare workforce solutions company that helps healthcare organizations solve complex labor challenges. Through its staffing, advisory and workforce technology capabilities, Cross Country supports health systems across nursing, allied health and nonclinical service lines.
Through Intellify®, its workforce intelligence platform, Cross Country helps healthcare leaders gain greater visibility across workforce spend, supplier performance, labor demand and operational execution, supporting faster decisions and stronger workforce outcomes.
Learn more at <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="">www.crosscountry.com</a> and <a href="https://www.intellify.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="">www.intellify.com</a>.
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Cross Country CEO Joel Tremblay Named to SIA’s Inaugural 2026

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Cross Country CEO Joel Tremblay Named to SIA’s Inaugural 2026 Healthcare Staffing 100

Cross Country Healthcare today announced the appointments of Susana E. Pichardo as Chief Financial Officer and Andrew Harris as Chief Transformation Officer, both reporting to Chief Executive Officer Joel Tremblay. 

New leaders pair financial discipline with enterprise transformation to drive the company's next phase of growth

BOCA RATON, Fla. — November 3, 2026 — Cross Country Healthcare today announced the appointments of Susana E. Pichardo as Chief Financial Officer and Andrew Harris as Chief Transformation Officer, both reporting to Chief Executive Officer Joel Tremblay. The appointments strengthen the executive leadership team as the company invests in financial leadership and enterprise transformation to advance its growth strategy.

Pichardo will oversee accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax and treasury, helping guide strategic investment and support the company's continued growth. Harris will lead enterprise transformation initiatives across people, processes and technology, with a focus on advancing strategic priorities, scaling capabilities and supporting the company's next phase of growth.

"Cross Country is building on a strong foundation with focused investment and a clear growth strategy," said Joel Tremblay, chief executive officer of Cross Country Healthcare. "Susana brings exceptional experience guiding financial strategy through growth, acquisitions and complex business transitions, and Andy turns strategy into action across complex businesses. Together they pair financial discipline with execution, and that combination will help us accelerate our momentum, scale our capabilities and deliver even greater value to our clients, employees and professionals." 

Pichardo brings more than three decades of financial leadership experience across healthcare technology, healthcare services, medical devices and other industries. Most recently, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Convey Health Solutions, where she held senior finance leadership roles through the company's 2021 initial public offering, a take-private transaction and multiple acquisitions and integrations. Earlier, as Senior Vice President of Accounting at Envision Healthcare and Sheridan Healthcare, she led the integration of finance operations following a major physician services merger. 

"Cross Country has a strong business and clear opportunities for growth," said Pichardo. "Our proven expertise, enterprise workforce solutions and technology give us a leadership position worth investing behind. I'm here to partner with our teams to guide smart investments, support sustainable growth and translate those opportunities into measurable results for our clients and the business."

 Pichardo is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a degree in finance and accounting from Florida Atlantic University. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she serves as a volunteer advisor to Family Bridges, a nonprofit organization. 

Harris brings two decades of leadership experience across healthcare technology, enterprise software and private equity-backed businesses. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at Intelerad Medical Systems, where he led cross-functional due diligence in preparation for the company's $2.3 billion acquisition by GE HealthCare, completed in March 2026. Earlier, he held leadership roles at Khoros, led global business transformation initiatives at VMware and advised senior leaders on strategy and organizational change at Deloitte and EY

 "What drew me to Cross Country is the strength of its people, their 40 years of trusted client relationships and the technology that's advancing how healthcare organizations manage clinicians and care for patients," said Harris. "We have a tremendous opportunity to build on those strengths, advance our capabilities in even more powerful ways and extend our impact across the healthcare industry. I'm excited to work alongside our teams to accelerate growth, build new capabilities and help our clients drive outcomes for patients with greater confidence." 

 A U.S. Army veteran, Harris received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge during his service in Iraq. He holds an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Public Policy from the George Washington University, and a bachelor's degree from the Virginia Military Institute. 


<h2>About Cross Country Healthcare</h2>

Cross Country Healthcare is a technology-driven healthcare workforce solutions company that helps healthcare organizations solve complex labor challenges. Through its staffing, advisory and workforce technology capabilities, Cross Country supports health systems across nursing, allied health and nonclinical service lines. 

Through Intellify®, its workforce intelligence platform, Cross Country helps healthcare leaders gain greater visibility across workforce spend, supplier performance, labor demand and operational execution, supporting faster decisions and stronger workforce outcomes.

Learn more at <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/">www.crosscountry.com</a> and <a href="https://www.intellify.com/" target="_blank"> www.intellify.com</a>.

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Cross Country Appoints Susana Pichardo as Chief Financial Officer and Andrew Harris as Chief Transformation Officer

Cross Country Healthcare today announced the appointment of Craig Meier as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. 

Veteran healthcare workforce executive brings two decades of leadership spanning operations, acquisitions and board service at some of the industry's largest companies

BOCA RATON, Fla. — November 2, 2026 — Cross Country Healthcare today announced the appointment of Craig Meier as Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. As Chairman, Meier will lead the Board and work closely with Chief Executive Officer Joel Tremblay and the executive leadership team on the company's strategy and growth.

Meier spent more than two decades at Medical Solutions, serving as Chief Executive Officer from 2014 to 2024. He grew the company from $200 million in revenue to over $3 billion. Under his leadership, the company completed a series of acquisitions, including Host Healthcare, Matchwell, Worldwide Health Solutions, PPR Talent Management Group, 360 Healthcare and C&A Industries, the parent company of Aureus Medical Group, which was at the time the largest acquisition in the industry's history. 

Before becoming CEO, Meier was the company's Chief Operating Officer, President and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He served as Vice Chairman of its Board of Directors from 2024 to 2025, focused on strategy and acquisitions, and joined the board of All Star Healthcare Solutions in 2024.

"Craig is one of the most accomplished leaders in our industry, with a proven ability to grow businesses, create value for stakeholders and build cultures where people want to work," said Joel Tremblay, chief executive officer of Cross Country Healthcare. "He knows this market from every angle and understands how to turn strategy into sustainable growth. Having worked with Craig before, I know the judgment and perspective he brings. I look forward to working with him again as we advance Cross Country's growth strategy."

"I spent two decades competing in this market and understand the complexities of continually evolving our services to be the partner our customers need and deserve. I've always been impressed with Cross Country's excellent reputation and continued success in our industry," said Meier. "Joel and his team know where they are taking this company, and they have the people and the technology to reach their goals and continue to be industry leaders. I look forward to supporting them to make sure we deliver for our clients, professionals and employees, because in this business you are judged on results. I'm excited to join the team."

Meier has been named multiple times to Staffing Industry Analysts' North American Staffing 100 list and has served on the boards of the National Association of Travel Healthcare Organizations, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce and Lasting Hope Recovery Center. He currently serves on the nonprofit boards of The Bay and RADIUS in Omaha, Nebraska.

<h2>About Cross Country Healthcare</h2>

Cross Country Healthcare is a technology-driven healthcare workforce solutions company that helps healthcare organizations solve complex labor challenges. Through its staffing, advisory and workforce technology capabilities, Cross Country supports health systems across nursing, allied health and nonclinical service lines.

Through Intellify®, its workforce intelligence platform, Cross Country helps healthcare leaders gain greater visibility across workforce spend, supplier performance, labor demand and operational execution, supporting faster decisions and stronger workforce outcomes.

Learn more at <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/">www.crosscountry.com</a> and <a href="https://www.intellify.com/" target="_blank"> www.intellify.com</a>.

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Cross Country
Karen Varga-Sinka
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Cross Country Appoints Craig Meier as Chairman of the Board

Cross Country's Amiee Hawkins Named to SIA's 2026 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing   Chief Operating Officer recognized for leadership in enterprise growth, operational transformation and technology-enabled workforce solutions 

Cross Country's Amiee Hawkins Named to SIA's 2026 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing
Chief Operating Officer recognized for leadership in enterprise growth, operational transformation and technology-enabled workforce solutions
BOCA RATON, Fla., October 13, 2026 — Cross Country Healthcare, a technology-driven healthcare workforce solutions company, today announced that Chief Operating Officer Amiee Hawkins has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) 2026 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list, recognizing women whose leadership and influence are shaping the global staffing industry.
The recognition reflects the significant expansion of Hawkins' leadership at Cross Country. Promoted to Chief Operating Officer in March 2026 following more than a decade of leadership across nurse and allied staffing, enterprise operations and workforce solutions, she now leads the company's enterprise strategy across sales, MSP, VMS and whole house workforce programs while overseeing its global operating model.
Hawkins has also championed the use of automation across Cross Country's operations, including within its India center of excellence, creating more scalable, technology-enabled ways of working that strengthen execution and better support clients and healthcare professionals.
“Amiee brings a rare blend of strategic vision, operational excellence, and innovative thinking all anchored by a deep understanding of the business and its evolving needs,” said Joel Tremblay, Chief Executive Officer of Cross Country. “Whether she is streamlining how we operate or aligning teams across the enterprise, her focus is always on making the business stronger. This recognition is well deserved.”
The recognition comes at a pivotal point in Cross Country's evolution, as the company continues to advance its workforce intelligence strategy, uniting technology, data and workforce expertise to help healthcare organizations make more informed decisions about how they plan, source and manage their workforce.
"It is an honor to be recognized by SIA, and to be included among so many accomplished women in our industry," said Hawkins. "We have a meaningful opportunity to redefine how workforce solutions are delivered and how technology can elevate the experience for our clients, our healthcare professionals and our own teams. I am fortunate to work alongside colleagues who are willing to challenge the standard, move with urgency, and continuously pursue excellence. I am proud of what we are building together and confident in the future of our industry."
Published annually by Staffing Industry Analysts, the Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list honors women from around the world for their achievements, influence and contributions across the staffing ecosystem.
To learn more about SIA's Global Power 150 Women in Staffing and view the full 2026 list, visit <a href="https://www.staffingindustry.com/lists/global-power-150/global-power-150-women-staffing?sia_pager%5B2318026%5D=1" target="_blank">here</a>

<h3>About Cross Country Healthcare</h3>

Cross Country Healthcare is a technology-driven healthcare workforce solutions company that helps healthcare organizations solve complex labor challenges. Through its staffing, advisory and workforce technology capabilities, Cross Country supports health systems across nursing, allied health and nonclinical service lines.
Through Intellify®, its workforce intelligence platform, Cross Country helps healthcare leaders gain greater visibility across workforce spend, supplier performance, labor demand and operational execution, supporting faster decisions and stronger workforce outcomes.

 Learn more at <a href="http://www.crosscountry.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.crosscountry.com</a> and <a href="http://www.intellify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.intellify.com</a> .

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Cross Country's Amiee Hawkins Named to SIA's 2026 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing 

Knox Lane, a growth-oriented investment firm, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.

Appoints Joel Tremblay as Chief Executive Officer
SAN FRANCISCO and BOCA RATON, Fla. — July 21, 2026 — Knox Lane, a growth-oriented investment firm, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. ("Cross Country Healthcare" or the "Company"), a leading technology-enabled healthcare workforce solutions company.
In conjunction with the closing of the transaction, Joel Tremblay has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Cross Country Healthcare. Kevin C. Clark, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board, will retire from his leadership roles and will support the Company and Mr. Tremblay to ensure a seamless transition.
Mr. Tremblay brings nearly two decades of leadership experience across the healthcare workforce solutions industry. Most recently, he served as President of Medical Solutions, where he played a key role in building and scaling one of the nation's largest clinical staffing organizations.
"I am honored to lead Cross Country Healthcare as it returns to private ownership and enters its next phase of growth,” said Mr. Tremblay. “With its trusted brand, leading market presence, and differentiated platform, the Company is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate workforce challenges and ensure access to quality patient care. As a private company, we will have an enhanced ability to invest in innovation, strengthen our capabilities, and deliver greater value to clients, healthcare professionals, and the communities we serve. I look forward to working alongside this talented team to build upon the Company's strong foundation and drive long-term growth."
The completion of the transaction marks the beginning of a new era for Cross Country Healthcare as a privately held, standalone company focused on advancing workforce solutions through continued investment in technology, innovation, and operational excellence. As part of the transaction, Cross Country Healthcare's locums division has been acquired by All Star Healthcare Solutions, a portfolio company of Knox Lane.
"Cross Country Healthcare occupies a distinctive position at the intersection of healthcare workforce solutions and technology,” said John Bailey, Managing Partner at Knox Lane and Shamik Patel, Partner at Knox Lane. “The Company has established a recognized market position, a trusted brand, and a differentiated platform designed to address critical workforce challenges across the healthcare ecosystem. We’re thrilled to work with Joel again and look forward to partnering with the entire Cross Country Healthcare team to accelerate innovation, expand capabilities, and create long-term value for clients, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders.”
"I am incredibly proud of the Cross Country Healthcare team and everything that we have accomplished. For more than four decades, Cross Country has been committed to helping healthcare organizations address workforce challenges and ensure access to quality patient care,” said Mr. Clark. “This transaction marks an important next step for the Company's future, and I am confident Knox Lane’s strategic partnership and Joel’s proven leadership will support the Company’s growth and evolution. I look forward to seeing the organization build on its legacy of leadership while continuing to serve clients and healthcare professionals with excellence."
<h3>Advisors</h3>
BofA Securities, Inc. served as exclusive financial advisor to Cross Country Healthcare and delivered a fairness opinion to the Cross Country Healthcare Board of Directors. Davis Polk &amp; Wardwell LLP served as legal counsel to Cross Country Healthcare. MTS Health Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Knox Lane and Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP served as its legal counsel.
<h3>About Cross Country Healthcare</h3>
Cross Country Healthcare is a technology-driven healthcare workforce solutions company that helps healthcare organizations solve complex labor challenges. Through its staffing, advisory, and workforce technology capabilities, Cross Country supports health systems across nursing, allied health, and nonclinical service lines.
Through Intellify, its workforce intelligence platform, Cross Country helps healthcare leaders gain greater visibility across workforce spend, supplier performance, labor demand, and operational execution, supporting faster decisions and stronger workforce outcomes. Learn more at <a href="https://www.crosscountry.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.crosscountry.com</a> and <a href="https://www.intellify.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.intellify.com</a>.
<h3>About Knox Lane</h3>
Knox Lane is a growth-oriented investment firm based in San Francisco, comprised of a team of accomplished investors and operators with a strong track record of partnering with leading companies to accelerate growth. Knox Lane employs an investor-operator mindset and provides support across human capital, brand management, AI and digital transformation, sourcing, supply chain and logistics, strategic acquisitions, and business development. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.knoxlane.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.knoxlane.com</a>.
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KNOX LANE COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE

Exclusive agreement strengthens Intellify® with advanced forecasting and optimization capabilities to help health systems improve staffing precision, operational efficiency and labor cost performance

Exclusive agreement strengthens Intellify® with advanced forecasting and optimization capabilities to help health systems improve staffing precision, operational efficiency and labor cost performance
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 14, 2026 — Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCRN), a technology-driven healthcare workforce solutions company, today announced an exclusive 36-month partnership to bring the Optimé workforce strategy and planning solution into Intellify®, Cross Country’s workforce intelligence platform.
Optimé adds advanced forecasting, analytics and workforce optimization capabilities to Intellify, helping health systems better align workforce supply with patient demand, improve resource utilization, reduce labor cost per unit of service and spend less time making manual staffing decisions.
At a time when labor remains one of healthcare’s largest and most volatile costs, Optimé strengthens Cross Country’s strategy to combine workforce expertise, technology and intelligence into a more predictive and differentiated workforce offering for the healthcare market.
“Health systems do not need more dashboards. They need better decisions, better visibility and better operational control,” said Kevin Clark, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cross Country. “Optimé strengthens our ability to help clients manage labor more intelligently and more proactively, and it expands the value we are building through Intellify and across the enterprise.”
“Intelligence only matters if it changes how decisions are made and improves outcomes,” said Darrick Sogabe, Chief Product Officer of Cross Country. “That is the standard we are building with Intellify. Optimé adds advanced forecasting and optimization capabilities that make our platform stronger, more actionable and more valuable for health systems trying to manage workforce complexity with greater precision and control.”
The Optimé solution is designed to integrate across major EHR, HR, payroll and time-and-attendance systems, including Epic, Kronos and Lawson. Its capabilities complement Cross Country’s growing workforce intelligence strategy by adding a more advanced optimization layer to the company’s technology-enabled approach.
&nbsp;“Health systems are under constant pressure to align staffing with patient demand more accurately and more efficiently,” said Shoaib Abbasi, Founder and Chairman of Strategic Systems International. “Through this partnership, the Optimé solution can reach more organizations through a partner that understands the operational complexity of healthcare labor and shares our belief that better decisions start with better intelligence.”
The exclusive agreement marks another step in Cross Country’s evolution from workforce solutions provider to technology-enabled workforce partner. As the company continues to expand Intellify, the Optimé solution strengthens its ability to help health systems move from fragmented workforce management to a more predictive, integrated and performance-driven labor strategy.
<h2>About Cross Country Healthcare</h2>
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCRN) is a technology-driven healthcare workforce solutions company, delivering an AI-powered digital platform and advisory services backed by 40 years of healthcare labor expertise to help health systems optimize and sustain their entire labor ecosystem.
Through Intellify®, its cloud-based workforce and vendor management platform designed to integrate with core hospital systems, Cross Country helps improve transparency across the labor ecosystem.
Intellify® unifies workforce management across service lines, including non-clinical, nursing, allied health and locums, into a single, centralized view of internal and contingent labor. Powered by real-time analytics and AI-driven insights, the platform helps leaders forecast demand, optimize labor utilization, streamline workflows and improve cost efficiency while supporting high-quality care delivery.
<h2>About Strategic Systems International USA Ltd.</h2>
Strategic Systems International (SSI) is a global technology company specializing in enterprise solution development, AI systems, and digital transformation. With solutions like Optimé, SSI builds intelligent platforms that combine advanced analytics, machine learning, and optimization to help organizations improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term performance.
Optimé is a specialized advanced analytics solution focused on end-to-end workforce optimization for health systems. Launched in 2010 and drawing on three decades of healthcare workforce technology expertise, Optime consists of a cloud-based suite including SmartANALYTICS, SmartSTRATEGY, SmartSCHEDULE, SmartSTAFF, and SmartPRODUCTIVITY, to help hospitals align staffing with patient demand in real time. The company serves acute care, procedural, specialty, and other care settings with integrations across leading healthcare enterprise systems.
<h2>Media Contacts</h2>
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