Phillip Berry

CEO
Phillip Berry is Founder and CEO of Northwind Pharmaceuticals. A graduate of Butler University, he has served on the board of advisors for the College of Business and is an active Butler alum.

Driven by a desire to transform businesses and communities through creative problem-solving, Phil leads the strategic vision of Northwind. His commitment to improving population health reaches beyond the workplace to creating positive health outcomes for underserved groups in his home town of Indianapolis and globally.

Phil has served as board Vice President for Gennesaret Free Clinics and as a member of the board of directors for Timmy Global Health. A graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program through Babson College, he went on to serve as a Business Advisor to that program and a mentor to other entrepreneurs.

Phil currently serves as a Board Member for the National Association of Worksite Health Centers.

An active blogger on healthcare and business topics, Phil has authored three books: Nexus of Care, Stones Across the River, and Every Day is Gameday.

Phil is based in Indianapolis and offices out of Northwind's headquarters at the former St. Bernadette’s Church and School.

Featured Articles

Who gives patients access to in-office dispensing?

Phillip Berry | Feb 19th, 2016
Approximately 12%-15% of U.S. physicians currently dispense pharmaceuticals to their patients. These doctors come from every clinical perspective: student health centers, urgent care clinics, occupational medicine clinics, surgery centers, family practice, weight management practices, worksite clinics, pediatrics, podiatry, orthopedics, dermatology etc.   Dentists, MD’s, DO’s, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants are authorized to dispense at the … more »
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The Ultimate Leadership Fail (and how to avoid it)

Phillip Berry | Feb 18th, 2016
Conceptually, leadership is really quite simple isn’t it?  Merriam-Webster defines a leader as “a person who has commanding authority or influence.”  We see some form of commanding authority or influence in virtually every job, position, or role: coach, head of household, executive, physician, nurse, partner, manager, team member, shop foreman, etc.  However, our society isn’t … more »
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The Lessons in a Humbling Dose of Back Pain

Phillip Berry | Feb 15th, 2016
Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but – I hope – into a better shape.” ― Charles Dickens, Great Expectations Humbling Pain & Perspective I was recently given the opportunity to experience the humbling pain … more »
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15 Ways Heroes Use Grit to Win or Lose Well

Phillip Berry | Jan 18th, 2016
VIRTUS TENTAMINE GAUDET (Strength Rejoices in the Challenge) – Hillsdale College Motto The Lessons of Battle Last night, I witnessed an amazing battle on a basketball court. Two very talented teams went at it for 40 minutes in an aggressive and well-played contest that revealed a number of things about the players, coaches, referees, and … more »
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Secrets to Being Effective When Overwhelmed

Phillip Berry | Jan 15th, 2016
Overwhelmed Your heart is racing. A knot has formed in your stomach.  Panic sets-in as you weigh your options and try to prioritize your actions.  So much to do.  Too many deadlines.  Nothing seems clear.  Customers, vendors, employees, family.  No good answers.  Time is running out… Does the paragraph above sound overwhelming?  When was the … more »
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Want to Change Your World? Seek Mastery.

Phillip Berry | Jan 12th, 2016
Only one who devotes himself to a cause with his whole strength and soul can be a true master.  For this reason mastery demands all of a person.  – Albert Einstein Master of His Craft Occasionally, we are given the opportunity to stand before a true talent. A person who has mastered his or her … more »
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