Brad Shaink

Senior Director of Innovation & IT Enterprise Business Applications @Houston Methodist

Houston, TX, US

Senior Director of Innovation & IT Enterprise Business Applications at Houston Methodist, with shared accountability to both the Center for Innovation and Information Technology. In this dual leadership role, I drive digital health innovation and enterprise IT strategy to reduce friction for patients, consumers, physicians and employees to improve satisfaction, lower costs, and elevate care quality across the continuum.I lead cross-functional teams managing over 260 business applications—including Epic EHR, Workday ERP, workforce management, digital front door, supply chain, automation, IT revenue cycle, and mobile/web solutions. I focus on shaping digital journeys, driving initiatives that improve experience, operational efficiency, and strategic outcomes. I help develop next-generation healthcare solutions in partnership with leading tech firms and startups and actively building an experiential technology hub that supports co-innovation and scales transformative capabilities across the system.With a strong background in healthcare IT strategy, I align technology with enterprise goals, deliver measurable ROI, and empower high-performing teams. I champion data-driven decision-making, inclusive leadership, and the development of future leaders through mentoring and structured growth paths.My leadership is collaborative, purpose-driven, and rooted in change management and patient-centered innovation. From advancing digital transformation to partnering on the Artificial Intelligence Steering Committee, I’m focused on building a connected, future-ready healthcare ecosystem that delivers meaningful value.