Kal Patel

Digital Health Expert and CEO

Kal Patel is a Partner at IBM, specializing in Data Platform, AI, and Blockchain Services. He has a strong background in management and technology, with a proven track record of accomplishments in these fields. His professional experience includes significant roles at IBM, where he focuses on leveraging data and AI to drive business transformation and innovation.

In addition to his role at IBM, Kal Patel is associated with the Texas McCombs School of Business, indicating a solid academic foundation that supports his expertise in technology and business management. His experience reflects a commitment to advancing the capabilities of organizations through data-driven solutions and emerging technologies.1

Experience

CEO & Co-Founder at BrightInsight (January 2019 - Present)

Senior Advisor, Digital Health at The Boston Consulting Group (December 2016 - December 2019), President, Flex Digital Health at Flex (October 2016 - August 2019), Chief Commercial Officer / Advisor at Doctor On Demand (August 2015 - November 2016), Founder & Head of Amgen Digital Health at Amgen (August 2013 - August 2015), Global Marketing Lead - Enbrel at Amgen (November 2012 - November 2013), Executive Director, Strategy & Corporate Development at Amgen (June 2011 - November 2012), Senior Director, Head of Strategy and Planning at Novartis Pharmaceuticals (April 2009 - June 2011), Principal at The Boston Consulting Group (September 2003 - April 2009)

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Economics from University of Chicago (1993 - 1997), Medical Doctor in Medicine and Medical Economics from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (1999 - 2003), Master of Business Administration from Booth Graduate School of Business (2001 - 2003)