Julie Wilson, senior vice president and chief people officer, is responsible for leading Cerner’s human resources and associate services organizations, providing direction and developing people and support strategies for Cerner worldwide. She also serves as the senior executive responsible for Cerner’s India organization, which includes engineering, consulting and support services teams.

Wilson initially joined Cerner in 1990, leaving in 1992 to join a start-up company, but returned in 1995. Wilson has held a variety of roles within Cerner’s human resources organization, including direct management of recruiting, HR consulting services, associate services and the properties and facilities group. She assumed the role of chief people officer in 2003 and was promoted to senior vice president in 2007.

“During my Cerner career, I have had the unique opportunity and privilege to play a leadership role in growing a global workforce,” Wilson said. “We continue to build an impressive Cerner team with a vast array of abilities and experiences that position Cerner to impact healthcare and compete successfully around the world.”

Prior to joining Cerner, Wilson was the business manager for the University of Missouri-Kansas City athletics department, where she also played varsity basketball during her collegiate career. She assisted with the movement of the athletics program from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics to National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I.

Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.