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Bob Benoit

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Chief Information Officer at Gates Foundation
📍 Bothell, Washington, United States

Bob Benoit is the Chief Technology Officer and VP of Digital Transformation at MultiCare Health System, where he is responsible for the company’s technology systems and strategic direction. His career spans healthcare, non-profits, and the federal government, with a notable 13-year tenure at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He holds a BA from the University of Washington.

Bob is motivated by purpose-driven work and the belief that all lives hold equal value. He finds energy in his family, community engagement, and the outdoors. This commitment to community is demonstrated through his active involvement with Special Olympics Washington, where he serves as a board member and participates in fundraising challenges.

He serves on the board of directors for Special Olympics Washington, actively supporting the organizations mission of inclusion.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Bothell, Washington, United States
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AI in Healthcare
He discusses leveraging AI and modern video technology to enhance patient safety and improve security response times in hospital systems.
Digital Transformation
His current role and hiring posts emphasize transforming healthcare delivery in the Pacific Northwest through digital innovation and operational excellence.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Chief Information Officer
Gates Foundation
11-2021 - 12-2023
Chief Technology Officer, VP of Digital Transformation
MultiCare Health System
4-2017 - 11-2021
IT Director
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
11-2016 - 4-2017
Deputy Director, Global Technology Services
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
7-2015 - 11-2016
Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure and End User Productivty
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
In the press

Media appearances

Bob Benoit – Leadership – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Featured in Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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How MultiCare Health System saved $10M with clinical decision support. Featured in Healthcare IT News
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Education
2020 - 2021
Foster School of Business - Executive Development Program
University of Washington
1997 - 2000
BA
University of Washington
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