October 20th 2023.
Christopher Aguwa has recently taken on the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Lane Health, a fintech and healthcare company. Aguwa brings a wealth of experience to the table, having worked in executive roles at City Block Health, DaVita Kidney Care, Evolent Health, and Aetna. His primary focus is on driving business growth and tackling the financial challenges that often accompany healthcare.
In a press release, Aguwa expressed his enthusiasm for joining Lane Health. “I am proud and honored to be a part of such a venerated organization,” he said. “I am a leader committed to supporting the team as we move forward. I have a passion for leveraging my expertise to maximize commercial success, social impact, health equity, and equal opportunities in the workplace. Lane Health is transforming the way people spend, save, and think about managing their health costs and benefits, and I am excited to be a part of it.”
Aguwa has a long list of accomplishments to his name. As vice president of Payor Partnerships and Strategy at DaVita, he was responsible for the growth of its Integrated Kidney Care business. At Aetna and Evolent Health, he managed extensive deal flow, including the sale of Aetna to CVS Health. Aguwa has been recognized for his contributions to the industry, appearing on Crain’s New York Business Notable Healthcare Leader list in 2022, Becker’s Healthcare Under 40 Rising Star, and Startup Health’s Health Transformer list. He was also a 2022 nominee for the Modern Healthcare 100 Most Influential People list. Aguwa earned an MBA from Oxford University Saïd Business School, a J.D. from Howard University School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.
Brad Gambill, co-founder and CEO of Lane Health, had glowing words for Aguwa. “Christopher’s impressive understanding of and experience with global brands, as well as his track record of growing companies through transformational transactions and partnerships, will be a huge asset to Lane Health,” he said. “He has an amazing understanding of the power and potential of this space and will be a valuable asset to our conversations with our partners and clients.”
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