# Stephanie Trunzo

> Stephanie Trunzo is the CEO of MERGE, a hybrid marketing-and-technology firm working at the crossroads of health, consumerism, and storytelling. A 20-plus-year technology leader, she launched Oracle Health and steered the Cerner acquisition, scaled the IBM Garage across 16 co-creation studios worldwide, and earlier doubled revenue year over year as COO/CDO of PointSource before its acquisition by Globant. She holds more than 20 patents, is a certified yoga instructor, and is a vocal advocate for authentic leadership and women in technology.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at MERGE
- **Organizations:** MERGE, Oracle, IBM, PointSource, Globant, Yoga Alliance, Lake Nona Impact Forum
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** English Literature and Psychology
- **Known for:** Launched Oracle Health and led the Cerner acquisition, Scaled the IBM Garage across 16 co-creation studios worldwide, Doubled PointSource revenue year over year for four years; three INC 5000 rankings

## Career timeline

- **2000s** — Begins 20-year career in IT after majoring in English Literature and Psychology
- **2013-2017** — COO and Chief Digital Officer at PointSource; doubles revenue year over year, earns three INC 5000 rankings
- **2017** — PointSource acquired by Globant (NYSE: GLOB)
- **2018-2021** — Leads IBM Garage globally, scaling agile innovation across 16 co-creation studios worldwide
- **2021-2024** — SVP & GM at Oracle; launches Oracle Health and leads the Cerner acquisition
- **2024** — Joins MERGE board of directors
- **2025** — Appointed CEO of MERGE (January 9)
- **2026** — Receives MM+M Pinnacle Award

## Achievements

- Launched Oracle Health and led the Cerner acquisition
- Scaled the IBM Garage across 16 co-creation studios worldwide
- Doubled PointSource revenue year over year for four years; three INC 5000 rankings
- Holds more than 20 patents as a recognized AI pioneer
- Featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Huffington Post
- Certified yoga instructor (YTT 200, Rocket Yoga)
- Member of the Lake Nona Impact Forum Advisory Board
- MM+M Pinnacle Award recipient

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — Appointed Chief Executive Officer of MERGE.
- **2026-01** — Recognized with the MM+M Pinnacle Award.

## Links

- Website: https://www.stephanietrunzo.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sltrunzo
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/sltrunzo
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFbOe_v77OI
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sltrunzo/

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Last updated: 2026-07-03