Ann Houser, MS, ACC
Ann Houser, ACC, MSIR, GPHR, SPHR serves as CEO of The Bailey Group, a premier leadership development and executive coaching firm. She brings over two decades of leadership expertise, including 16 years at Medtronic where she rose to Vice President of Human Resources, overseeing HR for a $5.7B global business.
As CEO, Ann partners with C-suite executives—particularly those navigating complex, mission-driven organizations—to tackle strategic challenges, strengthen board relationships, implement succession planning, and develop high-performing talent strategies.
Her distinguished client portfolio spans the life sciences sector, including leaders from Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott, Insulet, GE Healthcare, Optum, Thermo Fisher, Medica, Medela, Beckman Coulter, CVS Health and others.
Ann currently 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.
