Ralph D. Burns
A driving entrepreneurial spirit and a talent for innovation have characterized Ralph’s career. He began his career in banking, opening and managing data centers for Republic National Bank in Dallas.
Most recently Ralph has been working with several early stage or start-up companies to help them develop their offerings, strategy and create alliance networks. Ralph is currently CEO of one start-up, AccrediLink Solutions, a blockchain player in home healthcare and also serves as Advisor to Matilda Cloud Solutions, a successful cloud migration software platform company.
Ralph served as the President of Healthcare and Life Sciences at NTT DATA, Inc. Mr. Burns was responsible for sales, offering development, and overall client satisfaction for North American-based clients in the healthcare industry. Industry sub-sectors include insurance, life sciences, hospital and long-term care, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare technology based in North America. He has over 35 years of experience in outsourcing, consulting, and business development.
Other career highlights:
Mr. Burns served as Chief Revenue Officer and Senior Vice President at eOriginal, Inc. He led Sales, Alliance and Channel Management. He was responsible for helping shape eOriginal’s alliance business strategy with a focus in revenue generation. He served as President of HealthSERVE Division at SourceHOV, Inc. In addition, Ralph was responsible for Corporate Development at SOURCECORP Inc. (Predecessor of SourceHOV, Inc.) In a 24-year career at EDS Ralph held several significant management roles including Vice President of Marketing and Portfolio Management globally for E solutions, the solutions consulting division of EDS, Vice President of Corporate Operations and Vice President of Emerging Business Development where he was responsible for developing new businesses areas.
In 1998 and 1999 Mr. Burns was Director for Cap Gemini America responsible for the Financial and E-Commerce practices in the southwest.
Special recognition:
- In 1992 appointed to a presidential advisory committee for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) focused on MLS restructure
- In 1996 presented before business roundtable at the U.S. Department of Commerce
- In 2001 and 2002 he served as a judge for the E&Y Southwest Entrepreneur of the Year awards
- In 1992 he founded the EDS Real Estate Industry Group
