Christos Drakakis

Chief Information Officer, Fakeeh University Hospital, UAE 

Boasting a rich professional journey of 25 years in the healthcare sector and 35 years in the IT and telecommunications industry, Christos Drakakis possesses an exhaustive blend of technical skills and business acumen. His areas of expertise are particularly focused on the deployment of HIS/EMR solutions in healthcare. His proficiencies range from executive leadership to practical experience in streamlining processes for large-scale organizations. He’s noted for establishing robust IT frameworks and infrastructures, and his managerial capabilities are key in upholding and enforcing company security policies. A proven problem-solver, he’s adept at devising efficient solutions that catalyze company growth. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Master’s degree in Decision Support Systems – Advanced Informatics and is currently working towards his PhD in Digital Platforms in Healthcare Ecosystems. His professional portfolio encompasses work across Greece, the United States, and MENA, where he has served as a Technical Consultant and Project Manager for a multitude of organizations and business projects. His extensive knowledge of system analysis, and the design and development of bespoke and commercial healthcare-specific software is noteworthy. With a demonstrable record of managing full project life cycles and delivering training, he has actively contributed to the establishment and revision of various Budget and Operational Business Plans, Purchase Planning, Cost Estimation, Transformational Business Development, Hyper-converged & Converged Infrastructure, Data Center Design, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, among others. He possesses exceptional competence in collaborating with the Board of Directors and Executive Management, providing vital support for informed decision-making.