Shakeeb Akhter

Shakeeb Akhter is a visionary leader in healthcare technology, serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Information Officer at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). At CHOP, he oversees all aspects of digital and technology services. With over 20 years of cross-industry experience, Shakeeb leverages his deep understanding of healthcare, technology, analytics and artificial intelligence to drive digital innovation. His passion for innovation and transformation is focused on enhancing patient care, boosting the operational performance of health systems, and elevating the experience for both patients and clinicians. 

A certified healthcare CIO (CHCIO) and certified digital healthcare executive (CDH-E), Shakeeb's contributions to the industry have earned him significant recognitions, including being named a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Philadelphia Business Journal, an ORBIE award winner, and the 2023 Philadelphia CIO of the Year. As a thought leader in digital transformation and data strategy, Shakeeb frequently shares his insights at premier conferences such as Gartner, CHIME, HIMSS, and Beckers Healthcare. He is also passionate about teaching and developing the next generation of healthcare technology leaders, serving on the Board of Visitors at the College of Public Health at Temple University and regularly guest lecturing in the Masters of Predictive Analytics Program at Northwestern University. 

Shakeeb holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is currently pursuing his Executive MBA at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.