After more than three decades working in global healthcare and biopharmaceutical leadership, I’ve had the privilege of helping organizations expand across international markets, launch innovative therapies, and build high-performing teams. I’m grateful for the experiences that have shaped my journey and for the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of healthcare worldwide. Here is my biography.

Jay Kellison is a seasoned healthcare executive and board advisor with over 40 years of experience leading behavioral health and addiction treatment organizations across 21 U.S. states. With expertise in turnaround management, strategic growth, and financial optimization, he has successfully overseen hospital systems, residential treatment centers, and outpatient psychiatric programs in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. Throughout his career, Jay has held executive leadership roles at Acadia Healthcare, HCA Healthcare, Universal Health Services, Rogers Behavioral Health, and Latticework Capital Management, where he has driven operational excellence, expanded service lines, and optimized financial performance. A dedicated mentor and industry leader, Jay is passionate about developing executive talent, advising investors, and helping organizations navigate complex healthcare landscapes. His guiding principle, “treat others as you want to be treated,” reflects his commitment to ethical leadership, collaboration, and sustainable growth in the behavioral healthcare sector.