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Wire19’s global listing of top 60 CIOs, CTOs, and digital leaders in the healthcare industry

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The healthcare industry is in the midst of a digital revolution and as technology changes, healthcare organizations are looking for new and innovative ways to keep up. Leaders in the health care industry are constantly looking for ways to improve customer experience and advance their digital strategies.

Only 52% of healthcare organizations have a digital dexterity program as part of their digital business strategy” – Gartner.

Furthermore, the COVID-19 epidemic has forced many hospitals and clinics to update their information systems with more efficient methods that would help them respond faster during outbreaks like this.

Role of CIOs/CTOs in the healthcare industry

The role of CIOs in healthcare and caregiving facilities has evolved from mere technology implementers to strategic thinkers. They must harness data, improve the overall delivery system through better information management systems (IMS) which can eventually lead to shifting in the consumers’ mindset. Similarly, there is also the need to work closely with other departments such as medical staff so they can become accustomed gradually to the new ways of working.

We came up with a list of top 60 CIOs/CTOs and digital leaders in the healthcare industry who have led and are successfully leading their companies towards digital growth through strategic business-decision making and implementation of technology.

These 60 leaders have shown that by making strategic decisions, they can successfully navigate their companies in the digital age.

List of top CIOs/CTOs in the healthcare industry

1. Ajay Vij

Ajay Vij, Fortis

Company: Fortis Healthcare Limited
Position: Chief Information Officer and Head Supply Chain Management

Ajay is senior-level management professional with more than three decades of experience in setting up start-ups and managing matured businesses in the healthcare, retail, eCommerce, and manufacturing sectors. Before Fortis, he was associated with brands like Reliance Retail Limited, Siemens Information Systems Limited, and Pedder Johnson Finance Limited.

Social Media: LinkedIn

2. Alden Sutherland

Alden Sutherland, AmerisourceBergen

Company: AmerisourceBergen
Position: Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer

Alden is a senior business leader with a professional experience of more than three decades. He has strong expertise in information security and strategy formulation. Before AmerisourceBergen, he was the VP and CIO at MWI Veterinary Supply. His specialties include leadership, personnel leadership, technology innovation, eCommerce, IT/Business Alignment, strategy, acquisition, and mergers.

Social Media: LinkedIn

3. Anil Bhatt

Anil Bhatt, Anthem

Company: Anthem, Inc.
Position: Global Chief Information Officer

Anil has been associated with Anthem for more than 14 years and has an overall professional experience of more than 30 years. He is a global digital leader with expertise in product engineering, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, technical execution, and delivery. He is passionate about digital and technology initiatives. He has a proven track record of developing world-class technical and digital solutions.

Social Media: LinkedIn

4. Anjana Harve

Anjana Harve, Fresenius Medical Care

CompanyFresenius Medical Care
PositionGlobal Chief Information Officer

Anjana is a strategic leader with wide knowledge and deep technical experience of more than three decades. She is dynamic and passionate and aims to inspire, motivate, and coach teams to achieve great results. Her expertise includes streamlining processes, evaluating innovative solutions, and delivering results through superior performance. She has also worked with brands like Hill-Rom and Novartis before joining Fresenius.

Social Media: LinkedIn

5. Arvind Sivaramakrishnan

Arvind Sivaramakrishnan, Apollo

Company: Apollo Hospitals
Position: Chief Information Officer

Arvind is a digital transformation expert and senior management professional with extensive experience in IT management consulting and IT adoption for business transformation for more than three decades. He has managed large IT enterprises and helped them drive business effectiveness by adopting strategic thinking and digital technologies. His primary domains of expertise are healthcare IT.

Social Media: LinkedIn

6. Atanu Roy

Atanu Roy, Biocon

Company: Biocon Group
Position: Group Chief Information Officer at Biocon

Atanu Roy is the Group CIO at Biocon Group. He specializes in IT strategy and innovative technology solutions conceptualization. He has a rich professional experience of more than 35 years. He also has deep expertise in business development, supply chain management, business process transformation, enterprise architecture, and more.

Social Media: LinkedIn

7. Balaji Avaramuthan

Balaji Avaramuthan, Emcure

Company: Emcure Pharmaceuticals
Position: Global Chief Information Officer & Chief Digital Officer

Balaji is a global CIO with over 27 years of experience in cross-industry business acumen that has helped him in maximizing efficiencies. He has spearheaded different digital transformation initiatives for various companies. He has hands-on experience and the ability to understand business dynamics, challenges, and opportunities from deep financial insights.

Social Media: LinkedIn

8. Bob Bowden

Bob Bowden, Certara

Company: Certara
Position: Director of Information Technology Operations

As the director of information technology operations at Certara, Bob oversees the entire information technology department. He has a rich professional experience of more than 25 years. Before joining Certara, he worked with 4Sight Group, LLC. His specialties include IT management, cloud computing, virtualization, network security, leadership, cybersecurity, IT strategy, and more.

Social Media: LinkedIn

9. Brian Rice

Brian Rice, Cardinal Health

Company: Cardinal Health
Position: Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and Global Business Services

Brian Rice is the executive vice president, CIO, and Global Business Services at Cardinal Health. He leads the global enterprise-wide information technology strategy and the Global Business Services team. He has an overall experience of more than 30 years. As part of his role at Cardinal Health, he manages the enterprise IT teams to deliver innovative, secure, and reliable capabilities to enable Cardinal Health Customers to thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Social Media: LinkedIn

10. Chris (Peter) Reynolds

Chris (Peter) Reynolds, Black Country Healthcare

Company: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Position: Director of NHS Technology and Information, Chief Information Officer, and Technology Mentor

Chris is a strategic chief information officer and director of technology and informatics with 25+ years of experience in working with multi-million-pound organizations, including the department of health. He has proven experience in delivering major change programs enabled by information technology, outsourcing/offshoring, contract negotiation, and supplier management. He was also shortlisted for CIO of the year in 2018.

Social Media: LinkedIn

11. Claire Hough

Claire Hough, Carbon Health

Company: Carbon Health
Position: Chief Technology Officer

Claire Hough is a seasoned professional with an overall professional experience of more than 27 years. She has worked with several Silicon Valley startups known for their innovative approach and market disruption. She enjoys building customer-centric products and working on new technologies. She is an expert in product management, start-ups, strategy development, leadership, and other technical and people management skills.

Social Media: LinkedIn

12. Corrado Dugo

Corrado Dugo, 3M Health Information Systems

Company: 3M Health Information Systems
Position: Vice President

Corrado is a results-driven leader with a world-class experience. He has successfully managed critical impact global programs and has over 15 years of experience in R&D engineering with ten years in senior leadership roles. He is a strategic thinker and visionary technologist with a proven track record of generating global solutions. He has strong communication skills and the ability to articulate the technology vision at senior business levels. He also has an experience with the new product introduction (NPI) process.

Social Media: LinkedIn

13. Dave Bass

Dave Bass, Integra

Company: Integra Technologies, LLC
Position: Chief Technical Officer

Dave is a senior leader with more than 35 years of professional experience. He has been associated with Integra Technologies for more than 5 years. He is a passionate engineer with strong leadership skills. His expertise includes system development, consumer to high-end supercomputing, ASIC/Chip development, operations, customer, and partner engagements, etc. He has earlier worked with brands like Cray, Inc., Dell, and Unigen Corporation.

Social Media: LinkedIn

14. David Walliker

David Walliker, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Position: Chief Digital and Partnerships Officer

David is a proven leader with 25+ years of professional experience and strong communication skills and expertise in managing and motivating other staff to achieve organizational objectives. He is a determined and self-motivated target-driven achiever who can think and deliver strategically with deep experience in project planning and information management in Acute, Genomics, and Mental Health.

Social Media: LinkedIn

15. Edsel Pereira

Edsel Pereira, Glenmark

Company: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Position: Group Vice President – IT

As the group VP – IT, Edsel leads the global IT management of the Glenmark pharma – spread across 80+ multinational locations. He has been associated with the company for the past 9 years. He focuses on leveraging technology to provide solutions and layout processes to meet and sustain the company’s key business processes like R&D and supply chain to make them agile towards market needs.

Social Media: LinkedIn

16. Elisabeth Schwartz

Elisabeth Schwartz, Phathom

Company: Phathom Pharmaceuticals
Position: Head of Information Technology

As the head of IT at Phathom, Elisabeth leads the IT function at the company. She has a total professional experience of 25+ years. In her current role, she oversees multiple managed IT and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers to ensure a high level of product expertise and flexibility for expansion and additional services. Before joining Phathom, she was associated with Amarin Corporation.

Social Media: LinkedIn

17. Erica St. Angel

Erica St. Angel, SOC Telemed

Company: SOC Telemed
Position: Chief Information Officer

Erica is a senior leader with more than two decades of experience in leading digital transformation in the corporate, startup, and public sectors. She focuses on outcomes, engagement, and revenues. She developed a proven and award-winning strategy for generating results with the infusion of technology, business innovation, enterprise customer relationship management, and departmental alignment.

Social Media: LinkedIn

18. Ernie Medders

Ernie Medders, PPD

Company: PPD
Position: Vice President of Information Technology

Ernie is a senior-level leader with more than 30 years of professional experience. He has a successful management career and documented success in technology leadership. He has established and led high-performing cross-functional teams, project management programs, and critical client consulting solutions. His expertise includes IT transformation, technology and services, strategic leadership, budgets, project management, business systems technology, etc.

Social Media: LinkedIn

19. Francesco Tinto

Francesco Tinto, Walgreens Boots Alliance

Company: Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
Position: Senior Vice President, Global Chief Information Officer

Francesco oversees the global strategy for Walgreens’s IT operations across all the company’s divisions as well as the implementation of its technology and digital innovation. His role also includes taking care of business intelligence, data analytics, development, support, security, infrastructure, and technical services. For the last 17 years, he has held various leadership positions at Kraft Heinz Company and Kraft Foods.

Social Media: LinkedIn

20. Geena Malhotra

Geena Malhotra, Cipla

Company: Cipla
Position: Global Chief Technology Officer

As the global chief technology officer at Cipla for more than 35 years – Geena, spearheads the global manufacturing, supply chain, and respiratory engine of the company. She focuses on maintaining synergies between manufacturing and SCM (supply chain management) to further the business agenda and ensure a smooth and consistent supply of quality products to the end customers. She has been with Cipla for over three decades.

Social Media: LinkedIn

21. Geeta Wilson 

Elevance Health

Company: Elevance Health
Position: Global Chief Technology Officer

As Chief Technology Officer at Elevance Health, Geeta brings speed and agility to large systems within healthcare, accelerating the quality of service for over 400 million members and creating growth and innovation to promote better health outcomes.  Geeta Wilson is a leader and expert in the use of technology to transform the healthcare industry and better serve consumers. She also has been a keynote speaker at global and international conferences. Her area of expertise includes health, public health, science & tech, women’s leadership, AI & healthcare, and more.

Social Media: LinkedIn 

22. Gyan Pandey

Gyan Pandey, Aurobindo Pharma

Company: Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
Position: Global and Group CIO

Gyan is a seasoned technology leader with a proven track record of driving business growth with the use of innovative technologies. He has 25 years of experience in IT leadership and digital strategy, global delivery management, ERP implementation, PMO, and Competency Management. He is a firm believer in innovation and teamwork. He is a regular speaker at different technology forums.

Social Media: LinkedIn

23. Hákon Guðbjartsson

Hákon Guðbjartsson, Genuity Science

Company: Genuity Science
Position: Chief Information Officer

Hakon has over 35 years of experience in software development – including management of stock and accounting systems and developing pulse sequence programs for MRI scanners. He led the design and launch of the first personal genomics service, deCODEme in 7 weeks. The service allowed customers to order a genetic kit and related services over the internet.

Social Media: LinkedIn

24. Ilya Gluhovsky

Ilya Gluhovsky, Uprise Health

Company: Uprise Health
Position: Chief Technology Officer

Ilya is a technology executive with over two decades of experience in various fields including software engineering, machine learning, data science, Research and Development (R&D), and entrepreneurship. He holds a Stanford Ph. D in Statistics with 22 patents and 17 top professional journal publications and is also a prominent speaker at numerous conferences.

Social Media: LinkedIn

25. Jane Carolan

Jane Carolan, Health Service Executive

Company: Health Service Executive
Position: National Director Health Business Services

Jane has been associated with Health Service Executive for more than 14 years and has held multiple leadership roles during these years. She is an innovative and experienced leader with deep expertise in digital transformation in the health care industry. She was also recognized in the UK CIO 100 list in 2019 and as Irish IT professional of the year in 2018.

Social Media: LinkedIn

26. Jim Swanson

Jim Swanson, Johnson & Johnson

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Position: Executive Vice-President and Enterprise Chief Information Officer

Jim is a visionary IT leader with over 30 years of experience in helping companies succeed in the digital space. He leads a large team spread across 75+ countries to accelerate the digital health ecosystem. He has held leadership positions in brands like Bayer Crop Science, Monsanto, and Merck.

Social Media: LinkedIn

27. Joe Schumm

Joe Schumm, Bardy Diagnostics

Company: Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
Position: Vice President of Information Technology

Joe is an engineering management professional and has a long history of leading several large and complex software development efforts for start-ups to Fortune 1000 companies within the networking and medical device markets. He has an overall professional experience of more than 30 years. He is an expert in formulating test strategies and methodologies for process improvements.

Social Media: LinkedIn

28. John Lilleyman

John Lilleyman, Stemcell Technologies

Company: STEMCELL Technologies
Position: Chief Information Officer

John is a senior business technology executive with over 20 years of experience in envisioning, architecting, and delivering technology-enabled business solutions. He is an expert at creating pragmatic technology strategies that can effectively balance business needs as well as risks and opportunities. Previously, he has been associated with brands like Finning International and BC Hydro.

Social Media: LinkedIn

29. Jorge M. Populo

Jorge M. Populo, United Health Group

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Position: Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Jorge is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, Lean Six Sigma Process Improvements, and Integrations. He has a successful track record of leading a global team of 2000+ employees and contractors in delivering global, cross-functional, and innovative solutions for the enterprise and external customers. He has previously worked with GE Healthcare for over 16 years and held multiple leadership positions.

Social Media: LinkedIn

30. Julie Durham

Julie Durham, UnitedHealth Group

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Position: Chief Technology Officer

Julie is a passionate and accomplished Sr. Executive and Product Engineering leader with 25+ years of professional experience and a proven track record of success in creating cutting-edge technology to drive business transformation across Fortune 5 organizations. As the CTO at UnitedHealth Group, she is responsible for the strategy and execution of $3.5 billion of technology investments that drive UHC’s $200B of revenue globally.

Social Media: LinkedIn

31. Kathleen Linder

Kathleen Linder, Anthem

Company: Anthem, Inc.
Position: Chief Information Officer

Kathleen has been a part of Anthem, Inc. for more than a year. She is a senior information leader with more than 30 years of experience in working with various healthcare service providers. She has led large teams in the delivery of innovative software solutions in close collaboration with business partners. Prior to joining Anthem, she worked with brands like Kaiser Permanente, Just Energy, UnitedHealth Group, and Dignity Health.

Social Media: LinkedIn

32. Kathy McElligott

Kathy McElligott, ArcBest

Company: ArcBest
Position: Board of Directors, Retired Executive Vice President

Kathy is a senior technology and business leader with more than 30 years of industry experience. She is currently associated with ArcBest as a Member Board of Directors, Chair of Nominating & Governance Committee. Prior to this, she worked as the EVP, CIO, and CTO at McKesson. She was responsible for all the technology initiatives within the corporation. She also guided the technology direction for the company’s healthcare technology products and provided support for the application development process companywide.

Social Media: LinkedIn

33. Ketan Patel

Ketan Patel, Cadila

Company: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Position: Chief Information Officer

Ketan is a senior IT leader with overall 28 years of experience, including a total IT experience of 16+ years. He specializes in digital transformation, long-term IT strategy formulation, business transformation management, vendor management, IT infrastructure management, business analytics, etc. along with a deep understanding and knowledge of the Pharma API and Generics business.

Social Media: LinkedIn

34. Larry A. Pickett, Jr.

Larry A. Pickett, Jr., Syneos Health

Company: Syneos Health
Position: Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer

Larry is an experienced leader in digital transformation and digital strategy with 30+ years of industry experience. He has deep expertise in using advanced analytics to leverage data for setting up competitive advantages. He has created breakthrough Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms and software solutions for pharma customers using data-driven models.

Social Media: LinkedIn

35. Mark Borowsky – Novartis

Mark Borowsky, Novartis

Company: Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR)
Position: Chief Information Officer

An alumnus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mark has been associated with NIBR for more than ten years. He has an overall professional experience of more than two decades. He is known for his exceptional project management skills, collaborative approach, and technical aptitude which have helped him deliver successful outcomes for the organizations he has been associated with.

Social Media: LinkedIn

36. Mark Brooks

Mark Brooks, Centene

Company: Centene Corporation
Position: Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Mark is an experienced information technology executive with more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare sector. His expertise lies in care management, web/mobile and infrastructure solutions, network management, cross-functional team leadership, process improvement, etc. with deep expertise in customer relationship management. He possesses strong technical skills and project management experience. Prior to Centene, he worked with brands like Health Net.

Social Media: LinkedIn

37. Mark Watson

Mark Watson, NHS

Company: NHS (National Health Service)
Position: Digital Programme Director and Chief Information Officer

Mark is a strategic digital leader with a deep architectural sense and a passion for brilliant user experiences. He has nearly two decades of professional experience.  He believes in using influence and creativity to deliver outstanding services while maintaining a pragmatic approach to sourcing, resourcing, and financial control. He has previously worked with brands like Brighton & Hove City Council, and Sussex Police.

Social Media: LinkedIn

38. Marty Paslick 

Marty Paslick – HCA Healthcare,

Company: HCA Healthcare
Position: Chief Information Officer

Marty has been associated with HCA Healthcare for more than 35 years. Currently, he leads the company’s Information Technology Group (ITG) which provides IT strategy and support for HCA and its hospitals. During his career at HCA Healthcare, Paslick has led the development of new IT units to pursue business opportunities and the transformation of the organization’s field-based IT operations.

Social Media: LinkedIn

39. Mehran Mosbriantanha

Mehran Mosbriantanha, Nextgen

Company: NextGen Healthcare
Position: Vice President of Information Services

Mehran is a senior leader with more than 20 years of industry experience. He has an affinity for inspiring teams and improving business processes through cutting-edge technology solutions. He also has hands-on experience in implementing change, increasing value, and driving engagement across multiple organizational segments.

Social Media: LinkedIn

40. Melissa Bell

Melissa Bell, Danaher

Company: Danaher Corporation
Position: Chief Information Officer

Melissa is a result-oriented and transformation-minded executive with over two decades of experience in providing transformation and IT leadership to Fortune 500 companies. She likes to prioritize quality, customer experience, and execution. She is recognized as program delivery and operations professional with a proven track record as a strategist and tactician with the ability to deliver extended enterprise value.

Social Media: LinkedIn

41. Mike Maresca

Mike Maresca, WBA

Company: Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)
Position: Global Chief Technology Officer

Mike is a Chief Technology Officer, Board Director, C-level Advisor, and Business Operator. In his rich experience of more than 30 years, he has held multiple leadership positions at leading brands like Accenture, Forbes, Chicago Innovation, etc. He is passionate about applying IT strategies to achieve business goals. As the CTO at Walgreens, his mission is to help the company become customer-centric by redefining how Walgreens innovates to be cloud-powered, product-centric, platform-led, and data-driven.

Social Media: LinkedIn

42. Mukesh Rathi

Mukesh Rathi, Dr. Reddy's

Company: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Position: Global CIO & CDO (chief digital officer)

Mukesh is a passionate digital transformation practitioner with 20+ years of experience across FMCG, life sciences, automotive, and management consulting sectors. He has a successful track record of setting up business strategies and converting the same into actionable roadmaps. He also has expertise in creating digital capabilities in central and distributed teams working across geographies.

Social Media: LinkedIn

43. Nancy Flores

Nancy Flores, McKesson

Company: McKesson Corporation
Position: Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer

As the executive vice-president and Chief Information and Technology Officer at McKesson, Nancy takes care of the company’s technology initiatives. This includes software, application development tools, infrastructure, operations, and cybersecurity. She has a rich professional experience of more than 25 years. The Greater Milwaukee Women’s Fund recognized Nancy as a 2019 Futurist Leader for her strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Social Media: LinkedIn

44. Nikhil Shah

Nikhil Shah, Abbott

Company: Abbott
Position: Head of IT – APAC

Nikhil leads the supply chain and manufacturing at Abbott as the head of IT. He is a visionary leader with more than 15 years of experience. He believes in creating business value by leveraging technology. He has strong expertise in ERP implementation, strategic outsourcing, IT infrastructure setup and management, technology evaluation, and managing large teams. Prior to Abbott, he has been associated with brands like Lambda Therapeutic Research, Suraj Stainless Ltd., and Rasna Pvt. Ltd.

Social Media: LinkedIn

45. Noelle Eder 

Noelle Eder, Cigna

Company: Cigna
Position: Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer

Noelle is a senior business and technology leader with 25+ years of industry experience. As an invaluable member of Cigna’s leadership team, she heads the global information technology organization through her transformational strategies. She focuses on aligning technology strategies with enterprise and business priorities. Prior to Cigna, she worked with brands like Intuit, Capital One, Ameren, and more.

Social Media: LinkedIn

46. Paul Currie

Paul Currie, HCA Healthcare

Company: HCA Healthcare
Position: Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Paul is a senior leader and has been associated with HCA Healthcare for more than 20 years in multiple positions. He has expertise in healthcare information technology, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), enterprise architecture, disaster recovery, vendor management, etc. Prior to joining HCA, he worked with EDS – an HP Company as an advanced system engineer.

Social Media: LinkedIn

47. Paul Wilner

Paul Wilner, Pall Corporation

Company: Pall Corporation
Position: Vice-President – IT and Chief Information Officer

Paul is a result-driven chief information officer and information technology executive with more than two decades of broad global experience in life science manufacturing, consumer, and process industries. His expertise includes enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations, advancing digital marketing, supply chain process improvement, and driving change across diverse and complex operations.

Social Media: LinkedIn

48. Pramod Gokhale

Pramod Gokhale, Mankind Pharma

Company: Mankind Pharma
Position: VP-Information Services & Strategy

As the vice president of IT at Mankind Pharma, Pramod takes care of the IT strategies and roadmap. He has almost three decades of experience working across leading pharmaceutical companies. His specialties include ERP implementations, ITIL processes, project management, people management, SAP program management, and solution deployment in challenging environments.

Social Media: LinkedIn

49. Rachel Dunscombe

Rachel Dunscombe, NHS

Company: NHS Digital Academy, Imperial College London
Position: Chief Information Officer

Rachel is the visiting professor and director of the digital health leadership program at NHS digital academy. She has more than three decades of experience in working with various healthcare companies as a strategic advisor and director of digital health leadership. She has led several digital health leadership programs. She was also recognized as the most disruptive CIO – Talent Unleashed in 2016.

Social Media: LinkedIn

50. Ray Bajaj

Ray Bajaj, Cardinal Health

Company: Cardinal Health
Position: Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer

Ray is a senior technology leader with more than three decades of industry experience and proven success in devising technology strategy and providing guidance in various digital transformation initiatives within organizations. He is also an expert presenter, motivator, and dynamic leader with extensive experience in representing companies on public platforms like technology conferences and summits.

Social Media: LinkedIn

51. Rich Corbridge

Rich Corbridge, Boots UK

Company: Boots UK
Position: Chief Information Officer

Rich is a senior leader with more than three decades of industry experience. He believes in the humane aspect of leadership. He has been associated with Boots UK for three years. Prior to this, he has worked with brands like Silver Buck, HIMSS, and more. He is also an MBA Lecturer at Rotman School of Management, Ontario Canada 2022. He was listed in the 7th position in IDG CIO Magazine 2021. He was also a keynote speaker at HIMSS Summit APAC 2021.

Social Media: LinkedIn

52. Roshan Navagamuwa

Roshan Navagamuwa, CVS Health

Company: CVS Health
Position: Chief Information Officer

Roshan Navagamuwa is the Chief Information Officer at CVS Health. As the CIO, he provides technology vision and leadership to help the organization realize its business strategies and transform the health care industry. During his journey with CVS Health of more than nine-plus years, he has introduced several strategies to lead the organization’s vision and transform health care services.

Social media: LinkedIn

53. Rowena Yeo

Rowena Yeo, Johnson & Johnson

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Position: Chief Technology Officer & Global Vice President, Technology Services

Rowena is a senior digital leader. She has a senior leader with more than 25 years of industry experience. As the CTO and global vice president of Johnson & Johnson, she is responsible for overseeing the global technology services organization, application support, delivering global infrastructure, technology architecture, and more.

Social Media: LinkedIn

54. Sabina Ewing

Sabina Ewing, Abbott

Company: Abbott
Position: Global Chief Information Officer, Vice President Business and Technology Services

Sabina is a strong believer in technology and the ways it can improve business operations. She has over 20 years of experience in technology and a commendable track record of setting-up business partnerships with senior executives to deliver transformational technology strategies. She has successfully implemented and delivered leading-edge technology solutions including mobile, digital, analytics, and customer-oriented capabilities.

Social Media: LinkedIn

55. Sandeep Pandey

Sandeep Pandey, Mankind Pharma

Company: Mankind Pharma
Position: Chief Digital Officer (CDO)

Sandeep is a senior leader with over 18 years of experience across business and core digital roles like Digital Build-Operate-Transfer, Product Engineering, Automation, etc., for Fortune 500 companies across diverse verticals. He has hands-on experience in supporting the growth of digital organizations. His other areas of interest include delivery modernization, strategy formulation, and implementation of large-scale digital transformation programs.

Social Media: LinkedIn

56. Seenuvasan S

Seenuvasan S, Bharat Serums

Company: Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited
Position: Vice President – IT Head

Seenuvasan is a result-oriented leader with 25+ years of experience in strategic planning, solution architecture, SAP global project implementation, application development, and IT infrastructure management. He has successfully implemented global projects in multiple ERP domains. He has a deep understanding of the project management life cycle including the scope management, designing and execution of project framework, and time and cost management.

Social Media: LinkedIn

57. Shrikant Ramachandran

Shrikant Ramachandran, Boston

Company: Boston Scientific
Position: Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Shrikant is a senior leader with over three decades of industry experience. He manages a large group of IT professionals with significant project budgets. He has an extensive global IT experience in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. He also serves on the SLU (Saint Louis University) Board of Advisors for the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology program. His expertise includes digital innovation, Integration of Disparate Technologies, Business Process Outsourcing & Productivity, and more.

Social Media: LinkedIn

58. Tim McGuire

Tim McGuire, Tenet Healthcare

Company: Tenet Healthcare
Position: Chief Technology Officer

Tim is an executive technology leader with over three decades of experience in delivering innovation, transformation, and IT customer service. He has domestic as well as international experience in working in IT management, consulting, and as an entrepreneur. He has also helped set up two successful technology startups.

Social Media: LinkedIn

59. Will Weider 

Will Weider, PeaceHealth

Company: PeaceHealth
Position: Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Will Weider is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at PeaceHealth with more than 30 years of industry experience. He is a senior leader who is motivated by the healing mission of healthcare. Before joining PeaceHealth, he was associated with Ministry Health Care and Affinity Health Systems as the VP and CIO. He believes in using IT as a strategic differentiator.

Social Media: LinkedIn

60. William Compton

William Compton, Integra

Company: Integra LifeSciences
Position: Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer

William is a senior leader with more than 30 years of experience in both the information technology and shared services industry. He is an expert in the formulation of transformational strategies that drive business value through improved capabilities, cost reduction, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Integration. He is a board-level strategic decision-maker.

Social Media: LinkedIn

61. Zulfikar Jeevanjee

Zulfikar Jeevanjee, CVS Health

Company: CVS Health
Position: Chief Technology Officer

Zulfikar has been associated with CVS Health as the SVP and chief technology officer for more than a year. He is a senior technology leader with more than three decades of industry experience. Prior to CVS, he worked with brands like Allstate and Wells Fargo. His expertise includes enterprise architecture, vendor management, agile project management, data warehousing, etc.

Social Media: LinkedIn

We would love to hear your thoughts on this list. Who do you think are the top healthcare CIOs/CTOs? Drop your comments below and let us know.

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