Christopher Walden

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Deputy Chief Information Officer at Tenet Healthcare

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Christopher is a senior executive with deep expertise in driving growth at Fortune 500 healthcare organizations like Tenet Healthcare through technology and data analytics. People who have worked with him describe him as a leader of integrity who is efficient, organized, and committed to others success.

He is a published author who writes about the importance of personal impact over professional titles. His engagement shows he cares about his local Florida community, from the Space Coast to Palm Beach, and he also expresses strong support for military veterans.

Christopher is a recipient of the prestigious "Spirit of HIMSS Award" for his contributions to the healthcare informatics community.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Big Vision Person

Early Adopter

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare IT Strategy
His career centers on leading multi-million-dollar digital transformations and using technology and data analytics to drive revenue growth and improve clinical excellence.
Rethinking Governance
Co-authored a publication exploring why the term and approach to governance need to change, indicating a forward-thinking perspective on corporate strategy and oversight.
Leadership & Mentorship
Recommendations praise his focus on team development, with former reports calling him the "best boss ever" for believing in them and encouraging their professional growth.

Media Appearances

Christopher has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Deputy Chief Information Officer at Tenet Healthcare
4-2023 - 4-2026
Vice President Information Technology at Tenet Healthcare
4-2021 - 4-2023
Vice President, IT Hospital & Tenet Physician Resources at Tenet Healthcare
11-2018 - 4-2021
Regional CIO, Vice President IS, Eastern US at Tenet Healthcare
8-2014 - 8-2018
Systems Director, IT Applications at Health First

Education

Education details unavailable from Wharton Executive Education
Education details unavailable from MIT Sloan Executive Education

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Exp : 35 Location : Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Deputy Chief Information Officer at Tenet Healthcare
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Insights For Selling To Christopher

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christopher is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christopher

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christopher move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Christopher take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Christopher

Personality Compatibility


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