Eric Christian, MBA

Eric Christian, MBA

SVP, Chief Technology Officer

Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC

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Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Accomplished IT Executive & Technologist with 30+ years of leadership experience in multiple global industries including healthcare, manufacturing, banking, hospitality and IT services. This broad and deep perspective, coupled with access to unique insights enable groundbreaking creativity and innovation during problem solving and strategy definition. Proven expertise in digital transformation, cloud computing, data analytics, infrastructure management, application service delivery, data center management and M&A technology integration for global organizations. Strong track record developing architectures to deliver solutions driving strategic business results. Executed over 30 acquisitions and divestitures. Delivered breakthroughs in Cloud, Technology, Clinical, ERP, AI/ML, Digital, Mobile, Virtual, CRM, Information Security, and other enterprise solutions. Impactful results in talent development, succession planning, team building and strong vendor partnerships. 10+ years recent healthcare experience.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Jul 2023–Present· 3 yrs 2 mos
    • Senior Vice President and Chief Technology OfficerCurrent
      Jul 2023–Present
  • Aug 2022–Sep 2025· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Director, Board
      Aug 2022–Sep 2025
  • Mar 2017–Jun 2022· 5 yrs 3 mos
    • Adjunct Professor, Academic
      Mar 2017–Jun 2022
  • Mar 2014–Sep 2025· 11 yrs 6 mos
    • Board Member
      Mar 2014–Sep 2025
  • Mar 2013–Jul 2023· 10 yrs 4 mos
    • Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
      Mar 2013–Jul 2023
  • Mar 2010–Mar 2013· 3 yrs
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Mar 2010–Mar 2013
    • Director, Board
      Nov 2009–Aug 2012
  • Dec 2005–Mar 2010· 4 yrs 3 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Technology Executive
      Dec 2009–Mar 2010
    • SVP, Change Management Executive
      Aug 2008–Dec 2009
    • SVP, Strategic Architecture Executive
      Dec 2005–Aug 2008
  • 2005–Dec 2005· 11 mos
    • Director, Global IT Standards & Enterprise Architecture
      2005–Dec 2005
  • Feb 1999–2005· 5 yrs 11 mos
    • Director, IT Systems Management
      Mar 2001–2005
    • Director, Infrastructure/Architecture Management
      Feb 1999–Mar 2001

Education

MBA

Strategic Management, Marketing

Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

B.S.

Technology & Management

University of Maryland

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Eric Christian, MBA
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Enterprise ArchitectureBusiness IntelligenceChange ManagementIT ManagementSix SigmaVendor ManagementSDLCBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness AnalysisPMOProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningOutsourcingIT OperationsProject Portfolio ManagementProcess ImprovementIntegrationDisaster RecoveryITILIT Strategy