Stuart Macdonald
About Stuart Macdonald
Stuart Macdonald serves as the Assistant Vice President of IT Strategic Initiatives at EmblemHealth, where he enhances collaboration between IT and business teams. He has over two decades of experience in various leadership roles within the healthcare sector, focusing on IT management and organizational transformation.
Current Role at EmblemHealth
Stuart Macdonald serves as the Assistant Vice President of IT Strategic Initiatives at EmblemHealth. In this role, he oversees the ideation, impact analysis, and resource allocation for strategic initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include managing the performance of various suppliers, including IT managed services and medical vendors, to ensure the successful execution of strategic programs. He has been with EmblemHealth since 2021.
Previous Experience at ConnectiCare
Prior to his current position, Stuart Macdonald held multiple roles at ConnectiCare. He served as the Senior Director of Business Transformation and Technology Solutions from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he was the Manager of Application Development from 2013 to 2017. His experience at ConnectiCare contributed to his expertise in managing IT components of strategic enterprise programs.
Background in Information Systems
Stuart Macdonald has a solid background in information systems, having worked as the Director of Information Systems at Community Health Network of Connecticut from 2002 to 2013. His earlier experience includes serving as a Principal Analyst at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2000 to 2002 and as a Project Lead at Oxford Health Plans from 1999 to 2000. This extensive experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to enhance collaboration between IT and business teams.
Education and Expertise
Stuart Macdonald earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from Quinnipiac University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in IT management and strategic initiatives. He has demonstrated a keen ability to lead organizational transformation and manage change effectively within IT teams.
Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
In his current and previous roles, Stuart Macdonald has shown a demonstrated ability to create partnerships between IT and business teams, enhancing collaboration and project success. He provides Chief-of-Staff capabilities for the Office of the CIO, focusing on assessing technology and operational impacts to drive strategic initiatives forward.