Ganesh Persad, MSBI, FHIMSS, CHCIO, CDH‑E, FACHDM is a nationally recognized healthcare technology executive and visionary Chief Information Officer with more than 20 years of experience advancing digital transformation across complex healthcare organizations. Known for his strategic leadership, clinical informatics expertise, and relentless focus on patient and workforce experience, Ganesh has built a distinguished career at the intersection of healthcare delivery, technology innovation, and enterprise strategy.
Ganesh currently serves as Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Cottage Health, where he is the organization’s chief strategist and senior executive leader for all information systems. As a key member of the executive leadership team, he oversees enterprise‑wide IT strategy and plays a critical role in the transformation, implementation, and optimization of technology solutions across the health system. His responsibilities span clinical systems, digital platforms, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology initiatives, all aligned to support high‑quality care, operational excellence, and long‑term organizational growth.
In this role, Ganesh leads the development and execution of both strategic and tactical IT plans while fostering a forward‑thinking technology culture that champions innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Through close partnership with clinicians, administrators, and operational leaders, he ensures technology is seamlessly integrated into clinical workflows, enabling improved patient outcomes, streamlined operations, and enhanced consumer and workforce experiences.
Prior to joining Cottage Health, Ganesh served as Corporate Director of Digital Patient Experience and Applications at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. There, he led groundbreaking digital initiatives, including Emory’s first‑in‑the‑nation integration of Epic MyChart Bedside TV with Virtual Nursing, along with native Epic and Genesys Cheers implementations. His leadership was instrumental in Emory Healthcare achieving 10 Epic Gold Stars and the Magna Cum Laude Honor Roll, a prestigious recognition awarded to top‑performing organizations for excellence in Epic implementation and optimization.
Throughout his career, Ganesh has demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing digital health, modernizing clinical systems, and leveraging technology to improve care delivery and engagement. He is widely respected for his ability to translate complex technology into practical, value‑driven solutions that support both clinical excellence and business performance.
Ganesh holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics from Nova Southeastern University, where he graduated with High Honors, and a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management from Rutgers University. His academic excellence and professional leadership were recognized with the 2018 Chancellor’s Award for the Biomedical Informatics Program, honoring his scholarship, integrity, leadership, and service to the profession.
He is a Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO), Certified Digital Health Executive (CDH‑E), a Fellow of HIMSS (FHIMSS), and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Digital Medicine (FACHDM). An influential thought leader and trusted advisor, Ganesh Persad continues to shape the future of healthcare through innovative technology, strategic leadership, and an unwavering commitment to improving patient care.
