Premier Adds AI and Product Chiefs to Drive Healthcare Performance Strategy
Event summary
- Premier, Inc. appointed Florian Quarré as Chief AI and Analytics Officer and Matthew Zubiller as Chief Business and Product Officer on September 21, 2026.
- Quarré will lead Premier’s AI, data, analytics, and technology strategy, including its new AI & Analytics Center of Excellence.
- Zubiller will oversee product operations and enterprise strategy, focusing on solutions that deliver measurable value for healthcare providers.
- Both executives report to Premier President and CEO Dr. Emad Rizk.
- The appointments aim to accelerate Premier’s evolution into an AI-first healthcare performance improvement company.
The big picture
Premier’s executive appointments reflect a broader industry trend toward AI-driven healthcare performance improvement. The company aims to leverage its unmatched healthcare data, national scale, and deep expertise to deliver deeper, measurable value for members. The strategic shift underscores the growing importance of data-driven, automated, and actionable healthcare solutions in an increasingly complex and pressurized healthcare environment.
What we're watching
- AI Integration
- How Premier will embed AI across its products and solutions to deliver measurable value for healthcare providers.
- Product Strategy
- Whether Premier can successfully prioritize and invest in solutions that address the most pressing needs of healthcare providers.
- Execution Risk
- The pace at which Premier can modernize its technology portfolio and create Centers of Excellence to support its AI-first strategy.