Ann Houser

Ann Houser, ACC, MSIR, GPHR, SPHR, is CEO of The Bailey Group, a premier leadership development and executive coaching firm. She brings more than two decades of leadership experience, including 16 years at Medtronic, where she rose to vice president of human resources and oversaw HR for a $5.7 billion global business.

As CEO, Ann partners with C-suite executives—particularly those leading complex, mission-driven organizations—to address strategic challenges, strengthen board relationships, implement succession planning and build high-performing talent strategies. Her client portfolio spans the life sciences sector and includes leaders from Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott, Insulet, GE Healthcare, Optum, Thermo Fisher, Medica, Medela, Beckman Coulter, CVS Health and others.

Ann serves on the boards of The Bailey Group and the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Olaf College and a Master of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.