KATHY AZEEZ-NARAIN
SVP/CHIEF DIGITAL & CUSTOMER INNOVATION OFFICER
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
WHY: Head of digital strategy at hospital system since 2020.
IN THE NEWS: Recipient of Business Journal’s 2025 Innovator of the Year Award in September for her work improving patient experiences with new virtual care platforms such as Hoag Compass and Nona, a mobile app for new and expecting mothers.
NOTABLE: Was recruited by Hoag five years ago to fill the organization’s newly created chief digital officer role; pivoted from 15-year career at American Express.
QUOTABLE: The unknown was what drew Azeez-Narain to Hoag. “It’s white space with the opportunity to make an impact in an area that’s not necessarily the first frontrunner when we think about technology companies.”
FUN FACT: “I’m obsessed with all the red-light therapy and health wearables like Celluma, Oura and Whoop.”
