Edward Marx

Edward Marx has served as Global Chief Information Officer for some of the most respected names in healthcare, including Cleveland Clinic, NYC Health + Hospitals, Texas Health Resources, and University Hospitals. He also knows the supplier side, having served as Chief Digital Officer for Tech Mahindra and CIO of The Advisory Board Company, which gives him a rare view of how health systems and their technology partners succeed together.

The youngest child of Holocaust survivors, Ed moved to the United States at age 10. He found his way into healthcare as a high school janitor at a medical clinic, then worked as a combat medic, anesthesia tech, and strategic planner. Those early roles showed him how digital, clinical, and business strategy can come together to save lives and improve the experience of care.

Ed is a CHIME Lifetime Fellow and HIMSS Fellow, and his honors include HIMSS/CHIME CIO of the Year and Becker’s CIO of the Year. He has written more than ten books, including two bestsellers for Mayo Clinic Press, and he speaks to health system boards, governments, and industry forums worldwide on AI, leadership, and digital transformation. He serves on the boards of Summa Health and Mary Crowley Cancer Research.