Lety Nettles has joined Novant Health as Chief Information Officer. Novant Health is a leading healthcare provider with 15 hospitals & more than 350 physician practices offering advanced medical treatments in NC, SC and VA. In her role as CIO, Nettles is responsible for providing world-class IT capabilities so that Novant Health can deliver upon its promise of “remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time.” She will report to Novant Health’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer Angela Yochem.
Nettle was most recently Vice President of Digital Technology Strategy & Portfolio at Baker Hughes. She has also held technology leadership positions at Walmart and at Dell, among other companies.
When asked about Nettles, Yochem noted, "Novant Health is a leader in patient care and digital engagement. With Lety's deep experience in consumer technology and transformation, I am confident she will contribute to Novant Health's innovative culture, and she will play a key role in enhancing digital experience for our patients and team members.”
For her part, Nettles noted, “I am pleased to join the Novant Health team, particularly at this pivotal time in the evolution of healthcare. I'm glad to be able to contribute to this innovative company doing game-changing work for our patients."
Nettles will be based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Peter High is President of Metis Strategy, a business and IT advisory firm. His latest book is Implementing World Class IT Strategy. He is also the author of World Class IT: Why Businesses Succeed When IT Triumphs. Peter moderates the Forum on World Class IT podcast series. He speaks at conferences around the world. Follow him on Twitter @PeterAHigh.
