Scripta Insights Names David Kershaw as Chief Technology Officer
Scripta Insights, a venture-backed digital health company, has announced the appointment of David Kershaw as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This move comes after a year of tremendous growth, which has seen the launch of Scripta’s improved member app and a partnership with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC (Cost Plus Drugs).
Innovative solutions for the pharmacy benefits landscape
As CTO, Kershaw will be responsible for driving the company’s technological vision and strategy, spearheading innovation initiatives, and leading the engineering and IT teams in their efforts to deliver groundbreaking solutions. These solutions include Scripta’s Med Mapper and member app, an Rx comparison-shopping tool.
“David’s proven track record of success, combined with his drive to improve the quality of life for everyone, makes him a tremendous asset to Scripta as we scale and innovate,” said Eric Levin, CEO of Scripta Insights.
Kershaw brings over 20 years of experience in leading engineering teams that bring innovative technologies to market across several industries, including healthcare and biotech. His expertise includes SaaS applications, PaaS, infrastructure, data modernization, and mass-market software.
Prior to joining Scripta Insights, Kershaw served as Vice President of Engineering for Tactiq, a retail software company, where he led a team that created eLogistics SaaS products serving the Direct Store Delivery market. He has also held Vice President of Engineering roles at DataKitchen, the industry’s leading DataOps solution provider, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the world’s leading biomedical and genomic research institution.
Kershaw earned his Master’s degree in Industrial Policy from Harvard University.
Transforming the pharmacy benefits landscape
Scripta Insights is a leader in developing pharmacy navigation solutions for self-insured employers, health plans, and their members. With Kershaw on board, the company is poised to continue its mission to transform the pharmacy benefits landscape, making it easier for clients and their members to navigate their way to prescription savings.
Improving the quality of life for everyone
Scripta Insights’ innovative solutions are designed to make a positive impact on people’s lives. With Kershaw’s expertise and passion for improving the quality of life, the company is well-positioned to continue its growth and innovation in the digital health space.
