Professional Overview
Duncan Grodack serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at AdventHealth, a prominent healthcare system based in Altamonte Springs, Florida. He assumed the role of CIO in December 2019 and concurrently holds the title of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Information Technology, leading the healthcare system’s IT operations and technology infrastructure across multiple states. His leadership encompasses oversight of the AdventHealth IT operating model and management system, supporting a large-scale technology environment servicing more than 13,000 inpatient and emergency department beds.
Prior to his current position, Grodack held several progressive leadership roles within AdventHealth, including Vice President and Associate Chief Information Officer, and initially joined the organization in 2002 as Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Strategic Information when it was known as Florida Hospital. This extensive tenure at AdventHealth reflects over 20 years of experience in IT leadership throughout the health system.
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), with a concentration in Finance from Webster University (2006–2008)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from Saint Leo University
Roles and Responsibilities
- Leadership and management of all Information Technology operations within AdventHealth across several states.
- Driving strategic IT initiatives, including the deployment and integration of advanced technologies such as the AI-based virtual care platform through a partnership with hellocare.ai. This initiative aims to improve patient experience and operational efficiency by enhancing virtual care capabilities.
- Responsibility for operational efficiency, technology innovation, and infrastructure resilience in a large, complex healthcare environment.
- Strong focus on leveraging technology solutions to enable better care delivery and optimize healthcare workflows at scale.
Compensation
According to filings related to the AdventHealth Foundation Inc, Duncan Grodack’s total reported compensation is approximately $797,685, with detailed figures showing $0 in salary (which could indicate compensation through other forms such as bonuses or equity at the foundation level) alongside additional monetary components totaling around $149,330.
Industry Involvement and Recognition
- Recognized as a key IT leader within AdventHealth, which was named among the top 20 hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as of July 2025.
- Frequent speaker and panelist at healthcare and health IT industry events, contributing insights on IT innovation, digital transformation, and healthcare technology leadership.
- Active participant in shaping the future of healthcare IT as part of peer discussions with other leaders in the field.
Geographic Location
- Based in the United States, primarily operating out of Altamonte Springs, Florida, the headquarters for AdventHealth’s IT division.
This comprehensive profile underscores Duncan Grodack’s critical role as the strategic leader of AdventHealth’s IT function, his deep experience within the organization, and his active involvement in pioneering technology-driven care innovations. His educational background in finance and computer information systems supports his capability to manage complex technology initiatives that align with the organization’s financial and operational goals. The ongoing strategic investments and technology deployments under his leadership reflect a strong commitment to expanding virtual care and digital transformation efforts across AdventHealth's extensive care network.
