Charles is an award-winning technology innovator and entrepreneur who has held pivotal executive roles across various industries and is a recognized pioneer in healthcare IT's digital transformation. As an international thought leader and visionary, he is a highly sought-after speaker at global healthcare events, discussing topics like innovation, data liquidity, digital strategy, cybersecurity, AI, blockchain, and aligning business and technical needs at scale. Currently, Charles serves as Managing Director of Technology at Health2047 Inc., the Silicon Valley subsidiary of the American Medical Association. With 27 years of experience leading engineering teams, advancing digital technology, and forging strategic partnerships, he is an expert in healthcare IT, cloud strategy, and cybersecurity. His prior roles include Senior Executive Director of IT at Stanford Health Care, where he facilitated essential partnerships, and Senior Vice President at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, leading cost management, business development, and operational optimization. Charles has also held executive positions at Mubadala, Accenture, Citrix, NHS, Numonyx, and Bupa. A British Computer Society Fellow and member of the Forbes Technology Council, he holds an MSc in Information Systems Management from the University of Liverpool.
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