The story behind Kentan
Kentan Staffing Solutions was founded by two friends, Dr. Simon Samaha and Bill Ciemny. Their individual expertise in the consulting space, Simon in healthcare and Bill in staffing and consulting, led them to combine their efforts. This partnership led to the formation of a staffing solution firm designed to target well recognized and established healthcare consulting companies.
Recognizing the need for unique and highly specialized clinical subject matter experts on a per-project basis, Simon and Bill embarked on a journey to solve this problem. The solution is based on finding the right SME for each and every project. Finding this expert is not based solely on technical expertise, but also based on finding the best personality fit for the client, and their clients. Kentan’s work begins with understanding “the need” and, after a detailed vetting process, finding a tailored solution.
Kentan means “tiger lily”, which encapsulates a few meanings: the tiger lily is a symbol of friendship, wealth, pride and prosperity. Our approach is centered on a personal touch with our clients and thriving to help them achieve success.
Our Leadership Team
Simon J. Samaha, MD
President
Simon is a veteran healthcare executive and entrepreneur. He started his career as a Hospitalist, launching one of the first commercial models. He served in various executive positions including CIO, CMO, CEO and as a Partner in PWC/strategy. His career has spanned both for profits & not-for-profits.
Simon leads Kentan Staffing Solutions, the healthcare division of ICS, working closely with Bill and the rest of the management team. He plays a key role in defining the client needs and is personally involved in reviewing every clinical SME.
Simon holds an MD from St Joseph University (Beirut, Lebanon), an MSIS from Drexel and an MBA from NYU. He enjoys coaching and lecturing at prestigious MBA schools and Golf.
Bill Ciemny,
Chief Executive Officer
Bill Ciemny assumed leadership of ICS in 2016 and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the company. Bill brings over thirty years of IT experience to the position and is eager to continue the success of the company.
Bill comes to ICS from IBM where he held a variety of executive roles in his 22-year tenure including Vice President of the Enterprise Application Consulting, Vice President, Business Process Outsourcing, Supply Chain Management and Managing Director, IBM Switzerland.
Prior to IBM, Bill was Group Vice President, Global Services Unit for Siemens Medical, Health Services Division and was a Director of Consulting for SAP America, where he helped lead the early growth of the company.
