The Beat HLTH: AI's Role in Revolutionizing Healthcare at Takeda with Leo Barella
About Leo Barella:
Leo Barella is a results-driven technology leader with a passion for leveraging cutting-edge solutions to transform the healthcare industry. As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Takeda, Leo is dedicated to driving innovation and digital transformation to improve patient quality of life and enhance operational efficiency.
Throughout his career, Leo has successfully led cross-functional teams and delivered strategic initiatives. His expertise lies in developing and implementing technology strategies, driving digital innovation, and optimizing processes, people, data, and technology to support business growth. Leo has spearheaded the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics to drive insights and improve decision-making processes.
Deeply committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, Leo empowers teams to think creatively and embrace change. By cultivating strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and industry experts, he has successfully implemented transformative technology solutions that have significantly impacted patient care and business outcomes.
Things You’ll Learn:
- The role of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is evolving to focus on driving enterprise strategy and maximizing ROI.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming industries, particularly healthcare.
- Leading Takeda's cloud program, Leo provides insights into the benefits and challenges of cloud transitions.
- CTOs play a crucial role in making strategic decisions that increase ROI and promote organizational growth.
- Optimizing organizational structure varies for services-based and product-based companies.
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