Rutherford Joins NMS Capital's Executive Council to Bolster Healthcare Initiatives
People | Mar 18, 2025 | NMS Capital
In an effort to bolster its healthcare services initiatives, NMS Capital announces the addition of Christian Rutherford to its Operating Executive Council. Rutherford, a seasoned executive with over 25 years in healthcare services, will lead thematic developments and evaluate new platform opportunities. Previously, he co-founded and served as CEO of Pivotal Healthcare Partners, overseeing its sale to Optum Specialty Care in 2023. His extensive track record includes building and exiting multiple companies in various healthcare services subsectors. With a focus on strategic growth, Rutherford will also join the board of NMS portfolio company U.S. Foot and Ankle Specialists. NMS Capital, founded in 2010 with over $1.4 billion in assets, emphasizes creating long-term value in healthcare and business services by accelerating organic and acquisition-driven growth.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Healthcare Services
Geography
- United States – NMS Capital and Christian Rutherford are based in the United States, and the described activities and companies are within this region.
Industry
- Private Equity – NMS Capital operates as a private equity firm and the article discusses its strategy and investments in the healthcare sector.
- Healthcare Services – The appointment of Christian Rutherford is focused on enhancing NMS's capabilities and investments within the healthcare services industry.
Financials
- $1.4 billion – The asset value managed by NMS Capital.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMS Capital | Private Equity Firm | Company | A private equity firm managing assets over $1.4 billion, focused on healthcare and business services. |
| Christian Rutherford | New Operating Executive Council Member | Person | A healthcare industry veteran with experience in leading healthcare service companies and strategic exits. |
| Optum Specialty Care | Acquirer | Company | A subsidiary of United Healthcare Group involved in the acquisition of Pivotal Healthcare Partners. |
| United Healthcare Group | Parent Company | Company | Parent company of Optum Specialty Care. |
| VISTA Solutions | Former Employer | Company | A provider of physician staffing services previously led by Christian Rutherford. |
| Envision Healthcare | Acquirer | Company | A company that acquired VISTA Solutions, previously a portfolio company of KKR. |
| U.S. Foot and Ankle Specialists | Portfolio Company | Company | An NMS Capital portfolio company where Christian Rutherford joins the board of directors. |
| Luis Gonzalez | Senior Partner and Head of Healthcare | Person | Senior partner at NMS Capital overseeing healthcare investments. |