10 The drive to improve communities, families, and individual lives is at the heart of Zack Storer’s lifetime of endeavors. This passion was even further cemented in 2021 when acute myopericarditis nearly took his life, and he was supported by skilled ER and nursing staff, ultimately making a full recovery. Deeply appreciative of the thousands of actual lives saved when burnout and healthcare worker turnover was highest during the second wave of the pandemic, Zack resolved to further give back to an industry that will see unprecedented demand over the next decade as the US population ages. In an era where technological advancements are as crucial as medical breakthroughs, Zack Storer has immersed in the broader industry and worked to achieve for the common good. Recently named Healthcare CTO of the Year (USA), his journey from the tech trenches to the pinnacle of ecosystem innovations is a testament to the power of visionary leadership bringing scaled engineering into the heart of a business. His adaptability and innovative mindset have made him a beacon of progress across technology sectors and have multiplied the impact through his early-stage investment firm, Angel Equity. “Zack possesses a unique blend of deep technical understanding, strategic business thinking and strong leadership skills. His energy and love for people make him a solid change agent and operator. Zack makes big ideas happen.”-Chad Jackson, Director of Healthcare Strategy and Product, The Kroger Co. | 85.41 Zack’s leadership has not only generated billions of dollars in value but also improved millions of lives worldwide. His lifetime of working to improve societal health spans diverse verticals including: launching early digital Health & Wellness solutions, eCommerce/ Fulfillment, and Mobile capabilities at the Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), striving to make food healthier through computer vision systems/ IoT and the elimination of harmful products used in traditional food production through Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), investments in personal and mental health startups through Angel Equity, and now helping grow the healthcare worker population through international nursing and education at Health Carousel. “Zack entered Health Carousel at a time of great change for the industry and the organization. His expertise in technology, paired with high business acumen, helped evolve what was a traditional IT organization into an embedded digital group that is core to business strategy, product creation, and solution delivery for clients and customers. Zack is a driver, a creative thought partner, and a systems builder; one of the most noteworthy: a culture of empowerment. While we’ve crossed paths over the years, it’s been a pleasure to get the chance to work closely, learning and building together.” -Tony Blankemeyer, Head of Product Planning & Analytics, Health Carousel Under his leadership, Health Carousel has undergone a revolutionary overhaul of its technological strategies to significantly advance omni-channel nursing platforms and scale. While Storer’s career spans leading in high-stakes arenas, from multibillion-dollar public retail giants to advising and investing in high growth companies, he is currently investing his time directly in the healthcare industry. His recent accomplishments have distinguished him as a Healthcare CTO of the Year and recent CIO of the Year Orbie finalist. The healthcare landscape, still grappling with the effects of a global pandemic, faces numerous challenges. An aging population, increasing complexity of healthcare needs, and a shortage of skilled professionals are just the beginning. At the helm of Health Carousel’s technological innovation, Storer has been pivotal in deploying cutting-edge solutions to get healthcare workers when and where they are needed most and partnering to improve access to healthcare services across the United States. Health Carousel has fully embraced digital transformation with the launch of ‘On Demand’, a platform that uniquely enables a native end-to-end digital journey for healthcare workers filling critical roles across the industry. These platforms streamline the process of staffing and managing healthcare professionals, ensuring that the right skills are available at the right time, thereby significantly enhancing service delivery and patient care. Storer’s influence extends beyond strategic foresight; his operational tactics deliver lasting value and foster an infectious culture of innovation. His approach, focusing on scalable, sustainable innovative solutions, has driven growth and positioned companies he is passionate about to be market leaders. The results speak for themselves: dramatic increases in growth, improved health and wellness, and mentoring industry talent that further fuel cutting-edge advances across planet. “Zack’s vision for enabling users with a new experience, above and beyond just the technical change, allowed the value of the new platform to be understood and supported at the executive level of the organization. His ability to communicate this vision was a key driver to the success of transformation.” -John West, Sr. Architect, Microsoft Beyond the boardroom, advisory, and digital transformation, Storer’s impact is profoundly personal. His dedication to improving Healthcare CTO of the Year 2024 (USA): Zack Storer Improving the World’s Health Through Curiosity and Pioneering Technology
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