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Ratnakar Lavu

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Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at Elevance Health
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Ratnakar Lavu is the EVP and Chief Digital & Information Officer at Elevance Health, leading digital strategy and AI adoption. He was previously Nikes first-ever Global CDIO, spearheading its digital transformation and direct-to-consumer growth. His career includes CTO roles at Kohls and Redbox, with deep expertise in retail technology. He holds an MS from Wright State University.

Based in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and two children, Ratnakar is an avid sports fan. He actively follows his favorite teams, which include the Golden State Warriors (NBA), the San Francisco 49ers (NFL), and the English soccer club Manchester United.

He played a pivotal role in accelerating Nikes digital capabilities, building the technological foundation for its marketplace of the future.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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AI in Healthcare
In his current role at Elevance Health, he is focused on leveraging digital solutions and AI to enhance consumer experiences and optimize healthcare operations.
Digital Transformation
A core theme of his entire career, having led massive digital transformation initiatives at major brands like Nike, Kohl's, and now Elevance Health.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer
Elevance Health
3-2023 - 1-2024
Advisor
Startups
7-2019 - 2-2023
Global CDIO
Nike
3-2016 - 7-2019
Chief Technology Officer / CIO
Kohl's Department Stores
4-2014 - 3-2016
EVP, Digital Technology
Kohl's Department Stores
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Are You Leading an AI-Ready Marketing Organization? – Ratnakar Lavu, Formerly Nike. Featured in YouTube
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Nike taps new digital chief. Featured in Retail Dive
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Education
1993 - 1995
MS
Wright State University
1988 - 1992
High
BVBPS
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