“Hal Wolf brings to his new role as president and CEO of HIMSS the powerful combination of broad, deep and relevant knowledge, expertise, experience, energy and accomplishments, along with a deep love of and long-standing commitment to HIMSS,” said Dr. Michael Zaroukian, HIMSS board chair, noting, “his track record of innovation and success spans premier health care delivery organizations, digital strategy groups, media companies, global endeavors and more,”

HIMSS stands to benefit from his expertise and experience as well as his knack for bringing people together. “We are excited that he will be focusing his full energy and efforts to lead HIMSS, as it advances its vision of improving health through information technology and its mission to globally lead endeavors optimizing health engagements and care outcomes through information technology,” observed Dr. Sebastian Krolop, former HIMSS Board Chair.


Wolf has been with HIMSS for four years. He spent two years as a board advisor and then another two as a board member – rising to vice chair.

Wolf is now director and practice leader, information and digital health strategy, at The Chartis Group. In that role he leads the organization in working with providers and health care groups to evolve and develop “integrated information, operations, digital health and precision medicine strategies.”

Prior to Chartis, he was senior vice president and chief operating officer of Kaiser Permanente’s Permanente Federation.

In that capacity he was responsible for both developing and implementing “critical care delivery strategies, data management and governance, population care management environments and the implementation of unique innovations and large-scale programs.”

Earlier, he served as CIO the e-business, corporate systems and wholesale division at Quest Communications/USWest.

He has also worked globally in the deployment of interactive television services, including senior positions at both Time Warner and MTV Networks.

He also worked as a senior advisor to McKinsey.

Wolf holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Wake Forest University, and a Bachelor of Science in Textile Management from North Carolina State University.

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