SVP, Chief Marketing Officer
Kate Cronin

Kate is Chief Marketing Officer of MiniMed Group, Inc. She is a purpose-driven health communications leader with a passion for helping people live healthier, longer lives. Her career has been shaped by a deep belief in the power of science, storytelling, and strategy to spark change and connect people to innovations that truly matter.  

Kate joined Medtronic Diabetes as CMO in 2025 and maintained that role through the company’s separation and IPO as MiniMed Group, Inc. Before joining Medtronic Diabetes, she served as Chief Brand & Corporate Affairs Officer at Moderna, where she helped define the company’s global narrative during one of the most pivotal moments in modern healthcare.   

Prior to that, she was Global CEO of Ogilvy Health, leading teams across pharma, consumer health, and wellness to deliver integrated campaigns for some of the world’s most recognized health brands.  

At her core, she is a builder — of teams, trust, and momentum. Kate believes in bold ideas grounded in strategy and powered by collaboration.   

Outside of work, she loves being outdoors, traveling with her family, and staying endlessly curious about what’s ahead.  

Education: BA in Biology, Smith College