We Protect Patient Care When Supply Chain Disruptions Occur

Adeel is a recognized leader in supply chain and AI innovation, with a career creating solutions that make complex systems more resilient. He has built multiple market-leading products, holds 13 patents, and has helped organizations worldwide adopt smarter, more adaptive supply chain practices. As Cato’s CEO, Adeel is pioneering a new era of healthcare procurement powered by AI.

Lainy is an operations leader with deep experience managing critical supply chain programs under pressure. With grit and vision, she has scaled organizations from small teams to hundreds of people, and previously directed a $22M operations budget for the U.S. Department of Defense. At Cato, Lainy leads operations and ensures delivery across the healthcare supply chain network.

Brian is a technology leader who builds enterprise and e-commerce platforms that scale. An early AI adopter, he has guided teams through hypergrowth and major acquisitions while maintaining a relentless focus on product excellence and innovation. At Cato, Brian leads engineering and product development.

Ethan is a supply chain executive who builds systems that perform in times of crisis. He has sourced and delivered over 32 million units of medical supplies across 1000+ SKUs, leading large-scale operations during COVID-19, disaster relief efforts, and international humanitarian aid missions. At Cato, Ethan manages sourcing strategy, partnerships, and pioneers a multi-agent AI system that will redefine healthcare procurement.

Nathan is a sourcing leader who architects diversified global supplier ecosystems for healthcare organizations. With a master's degree in Global Supply Chain and experience founding a direct sourcing company, he specializes in mitigating cost volatility and operational risks. At Cato, Nathan directs strategic sourcing for FDA-regulated products and guarantees supply continuity across the healthcare network.

Toby is an entrepreneurial operator with a proven track record of delivering groundbreaking global health and safety solutions for multiple Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in high-stakes implementations where precision and speed determine success. At Cato, Toby drives execution and cross-team alignment.

A veteran of the technology industry, Iyer has overseen more than 100 acquisitions and divestitures worth more than $40 billion as well as equity and debt financing initiatives exceeding $10 billion. He has served on nine public company boards since 2001 and earned recognition from the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship 100 for exemplary leadership. Previously, Iyer served as CFO of Conexant Systems and VLSI Technologies.

Andy is a technology forward leader with over 35 years of experience now spearheading technology initiatives at Stead Impact Ventures. He has held various leadership roles, including VP positions at IHS Markit, where he led global product development professionals and played a pivotal role in aligning product development resources with business priorities. He has also enjoyed leadership roles in venture-backed companies with a clear focus on high-value exit strategies and implementing successful commercial software solutions that leverage multiple branches of machine learning while serving in advisory, board, and fractional C-Suite roles.

Matzke-Hamlin has a history of successfully leading accounting and auditing teams to achieve organizational transformation, acquisition integration, and strong corporate governance. She is currently a consultant, assisting companies with technical accounting and governance projects. Previously, she served as Chief Accounting Officer at both Clarivate Plc and IHS Markit and as Chief Audit Executive for a $2 billion technology company. She began her career in public accounting, serving large multinational clients.

Currently an operating partner at InTandem Capital, Courtney’s career includes leadership roles such as head of operations for eBay’s Asia Pacific business and Chief Information Officer at Clayton Holdings. His global expertise spans technology partnerships and corporate strategy.

Lainy is an operations leader with deep experience managing critical supply chain programs under pressure. With grit and vision, she has scaled organizations from small teams to hundreds of people, and previously directed a $22M operations budget for the U.S. Department of Defense. At Cato, Lainy leads operations and ensures delivery across the healthcare supply chain network.

Shaw serves as CEO of Stead Impact Ventures, an impact investing company focused on improving health and well-being globally. She previously served as Chief of Staff for the CEO at Clarivate, a global publicly traded company. She spent 25 years in the public sector, most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement.