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Bret Connor is the CEO of Model N, a company specializing in revenue optimization and compliance solutions for the pharmaceutical, medtech, and high-tech industries. A technology executive passionate about people development, operational excellence, and building businesses that improve peoples' lives, Bret brings a strong track record of building and growing world-class organizations to his role. Under his leadership, Model N continues to drive innovation and growth in its sector.
Who is the CEO of Model N?
Bret Connor is a technology executive who specializes in building and growing world-class organizations. He assumed the role of CEO at Model N in January 2025, bringing with him deep experience in operational leadership and customer success. Prior to joining Model N, Bret served as EVP, Chief Operating Officer at athenahealth from February 2022 to December 2024, and before that as SVP, Chief Customer Officer at athenahealth from August 2017 to February 2022.
Bret is passionate about technology, process simplicity, and building businesses that create meaningful impact. His career reflects a consistent commitment to operational excellence and people development across complex, high-growth organizations.
Work History
Bret Connor's work history reflects a career built on operational and customer-focused leadership across the technology sector. Here is a summary of his career trajectory:
- Model N - CEO (January 2025 – Present)
- athenahealth - EVP, Chief Operating Officer (February 2022 – December 2024)
- athenahealth - SVP, Chief Customer Officer (August 2017 – February 2022)
- Putnam, Hayes & Bartlett - Analyst (May 1997 – March 1999)
Education History
Bret Connor holds a degree from Harvard Business School, where he studied Finance and Entrepreneurship. This academic foundation has supported his development as a technology executive and informed his approach to operational excellence and business growth throughout his career.
When did Bret Connor join Model N?
Bret Connor assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Model N in January 2025. He brings to the position a wealth of executive experience, including senior operational and customer leadership roles at athenahealth, as well as a Harvard Business School education in Finance and Entrepreneurship. His leadership at Model N is grounded in a passion for technology, people development, and building organizations that deliver lasting impact.
