David Hakanson

David Hakanson has a wealth of experience in leadership roles within the field of information technology. David is currently serving as the Chief Transformation Officer at GEHA Health, where they are responsible for Information Technology, Information Security, Digital Innovation, and the Transformation Office. Prior to this role, David was the Vice President & CIO at Southern Illinois Healthcare, where they oversaw the organization's technology operations. David also held the position of Vice President, CIO, and Chief Innovation Officer at Saint Louis University, where they had oversight of all IT products, services, and staff. Before that, David served as the Chief Information Officer at Samford University and as a Senior IT Executive at CampusWorks, Inc., where they worked with various colleges and universities to assess and improve their technological needs. Additionally, they worked as a Technical Director at SunGard Higher Education. Overall, David brings a strong background in IT leadership and strategic planning to their current role as Chief Transformation Officer at GEHA Health.

David Hakanson holds an MBA in Business from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia.