Simon Nazarian

Simon Nazarian is currently the System Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Technology Officer at City of Hope, a role focused on leading technology strategy and digital transformation. Prior to City of Hope, Nazarian served as Chief Information Officer at Optum, overseeing information systems and technology for Optum Care and Optum Health Plan of California. Nazarian held senior leadership positions at McKinsey & Company, Kaiser Permanente, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Toyota Motor Sales, and Accenture, accumulating extensive experience in technology innovation, digital transformation, and enterprise architecture across various sectors, particularly in healthcare. Educational qualifications include an M.B.A. in Strategy from San Diego State University and advanced training in executive leadership and CIO practices.