Chad Neal
About Chad Neal
Chad Neal serves as the Vice President of Information Technology at Atlantic Health System, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in healthcare IT, having previously worked in various leadership roles at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Work at Atlantic Health System
Chad Neal serves as the Vice President of Information Technology at Atlantic Health System, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing IT strategies and initiatives that support the healthcare system's operations in Morristown, NJ. Neal's leadership in this capacity focuses on enhancing technology infrastructure and improving data management practices within the organization.
Previous Experience in Healthcare IT
Before joining Atlantic Health System, Chad Neal worked at Columbia University Irving Medical Center as Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer from 2020 to 2023. He has extensive experience in healthcare IT, having also served as Chief Enterprise Architect at Mount Sinai Health System from 2016 to 2020. His earlier roles include Infrastructure Director and Sr Director of Enterprise Architecture & Data Strategy at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Educational Background
Chad Neal holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware, where he studied Philosophy and Psychology. He also pursued Graduate Studies in Philosophy at The Ohio State University. This educational background provides him with a unique perspective on problem-solving and critical thinking within the IT landscape.
Career Progression in IT Leadership
Neal's career in IT leadership spans over two decades, beginning as a Sr Systems Manager and Lead Engineer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center from 1998 to 2004. He progressed to various leadership roles, including serving as a Leadership Partner at Gartner from 2014 to 2016. His diverse experience across multiple organizations has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of IT infrastructure and data strategy.