Current:
Independent advisor / consultant

Prior:
CEO at Trellis Rx, Co-Founder at Macro Helix LLC, Associate Director at Navigant Consulting

Andrew Maurer is a seasoned Chief Executive Officer with a track record of leadership in spearheading the development and growth of start-up and early-stage companies in the healthcare and technology sectors. He co-founded, led, and successfully sold two groundbreaking businesses, Trellis Rx and Macro Helix. With a strong focus on solving complex customer problems, Andrew has achieved remarkable accomplishments, leading companies to unprecedented levels of revenue and market success.

As the Co-Founder and CEO of Trellis Rx, now part of CPS Solutions, Andrew led the company from inception culminating in the successful sale of Trellis Rx to CPS Solutions. This deal resulted in Francisco Partners, the primary Private Equity Firm investor, realizing a 24x return, making it one of the largest returns in the firm's history. Under his guidance, Trellis Rx's annual top-line revenue surged from $0 to an impressive $105 million, achieving cashflow positivity within just three years after Series A funding. During his tenure at Trellis Rx, Andrew played an integral role in leading the company's operations, forging partnerships with 18 health systems nationwide, covering over 60 hospitals and 420 clinics.

Prior to his success at Trellis Rx, Andrew co-founded Macro Helix a SaaS software business, where he served as CEO from 2009 to 2012, later transitioning to Vice President & General Manager after the company's acquisition by McKesson. Under his leadership, Macro Helix witnessed remarkable growth, transforming from a startup to generating annual top-line recurring revenue of over $60 million. His strategic approach led to an impressive EBITDA margin of <50%, one of the highest in all McKesson business units at the time. During his tenure at Macro Helix, Andrew led key operational functions, including product development, marketing strategies, and contract negotiations, securing 45% market share in the hospital space. Additionally, Andrew's technical excellence drove the company's products to achieve top rankings and prestigious industry awards, including being named "Best in KLAS" by KLAS research for 340B software systems segment.

Before co-founding Trellis Rx and Macro Helix, Andrew held positions at The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC), Navigant Consulting, and Ernst & Young (EY). He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Finance from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.

Andrew's leadership has been recognized through a variety of awards and accolades, including Private Equity International's Operational Excellence Awards, The Inc. 5000, Managed Markets Insight & Technology's Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Award, and the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy's Strategic Channel Partner of the Year.

As a two-time co-founder and CEO with a proven track record of building successful companies and fostering innovation in the healthcare and technology sectors, Andrew has a passion for helping early-stage companies and entrepreneurs to shape the future of healthcare by creating impactful solutions that improve patient outcomes and drive business growth.