Rohit Chandra

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Digital Officer at Cleveland Clinic

Los Altos, California, United States

Overview

Rohit Chandra is the Chief Digital Officer at Cleveland Clinic, where he leads digital technology and innovation globally. A Stanford University PhD graduate, he previously held senior roles at Verizon and Yahoo, focusing on search and advertising platforms. Colleagues often describe him as smart, driven, and persuasive, with a talent for elegant technical solutions.

Rohit demonstrates a deep-seated interest in advanced computing, having co-authored a book on parallel programming. His professional focus on technologys application in major industries suggests a passion for how innovation can drive strategic growth and solve complex real-world problems.

Unique fact: He co-authored the book "Parallel Programming in OpenMP, " showcasing his profound expertise in high-performance computing from early in his career.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Big Picture Person

Imaginative

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

AI in Healthcare
As CDO of a major health system, he is focused on leveraging AI and technology to improve patient care and outcomes, a topic he frequently posts about.
Digital Innovation
His core mandate at Cleveland Clinic is leading the digital technology and innovation strategy across the entire global health system.
Advertising Technology
He has extensive experience leading product, engineering, and revenue for large-scale search and advertising platforms at Verizon Media and Yahoo.

Media Appearances

Scaling AI and Transforming Care Delivery at Cleveland Clinic. Featured in Becker's Healthcare Podcast

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Ambient AI Technology at Cleveland Clinic: Reducing Physician Burnout and Enhancing Patient Care. Featured in Advancing Health Podcast (AHA)

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Cleveland Clinic Digital Chief: Pick AI Problems That Clinicians Should Solve First. Featured in MedCity News

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Work History

2-2022
Chief Digital Officer at Cleveland Clinic
7-2019 - 2-2022
Vice President Of Engineering at Sunshine
11-2017 - 4-2019
Senior Vice-President, Search and Advertising Platforms at Verizon Media
4-2016 - 10-2017
VP Engineering and Architect Fellow. Gemini and Web Search at Yahoo! Inc.
3-2013 - 3-2016
Vice-President Engineering, and Architect Fellow. Yahoo Gemini. at Yahoo! Inc.

Education

1986 - 1994
Doctor of Philosophy from Stanford University
1982 - 1986
Bachelor of Technology from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

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Insights For Selling To Rohit

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rohit is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rohit

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rohit move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Rohit take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Rohit

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