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Anil Bhatt

Global Chief Information Officer at Elevance Health

Anil Bhatt, EVP, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Norfolk Southern

Anil Bhatt is the Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at Norfolk Southern, a major American Class I railroad. He announced his new role in a LinkedIn post on August 13, 2024.4

Prior to joining Norfolk Southern, Bhatt served as the Global Chief Information Officer at Elevance Health (formerly Anthem, Inc.) from December 2020 to August 2024.1 At Elevance Health, he led the company's digital transformation and oversaw the design, delivery, and support of software to enable the company to become a digital leader in the healthcare industry.1

Bhatt has over 25 years of experience as a seasoned software engineering technologist.3 He has held various leadership positions at companies like Anthem, HSN, Procter & Gamble, and NTT DATA.13

Bhatt holds a Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree.1 He is passionate about healthcare technology and frequently shares his insights on LinkedIn.25

Highlights

Aug 14 · linkedin

I’m excited to announce that I am embarking on a new chapter as the Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Norfolk Southern!

Norfolk Southern has been a cornerstone of the US economy for nearly 200 years, and I am honored to join such a storied organization. Railways play a critical role in maintaining the smooth operation of our economy, and I am excited to contribute to this vital sector.

In my new role, I look forward to partnering with my talented colleagues and ecosystem partners to drive efficiency, enhance safety, and foster growth. Together, we have a tremendous opportunity to shape the future of Norfolk Southern and continue its legacy of excellence.

Thank you for your support and encouragement as I take on this new challenge!

#NewBeginnings #NorfolkSouthern

Aug 6 · linkedin

Thank you all for your kind comments and responses!

After an incredible journey of 16 years at Elevance Health, I have made the difficult decision to move on to new opportunities. It has been an honor to serve as the Global Chief Information Officer at Elevance Health, dedicated to transforming healthcare and serving over 117 million people.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone at Elevance Health who has supported me over the years. To my colleagues and friends, your collaboration and dedication have not only helped shape our company’s success but have also made me a better person and leader. I have learned so much from each of you and will carry those lessons forward.

I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together, particularly in pioneering healthcare solutions and advancing our technology strategy. Elevance Health’s technology foundation is strong, and the trajectory is promising. I have full confidence in the team's ability to continue leading the industry with innovative solutions and transformative AI technologies.

I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to work alongside such talented individuals and for the support from past leaders. Elevance Health has been more than just a workplace; it has been a community where equity, diversity, and inclusion are truly valued and promoted.

Thank you to everyone at Elevance Health for making this an unforgettable experience. I look forward to witnessing the continued success of Elevance Health and the incredible impact it will undoubtedly have on the future of healthcare.

#grateful #gratitude

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Experience

Global Chief Information Officer at Elevance Health (December 2020 - Present)
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer at Anthem, Inc. (August 2018 - December 2020)

Education

Attended BIT, Apple Tech, and K V R K Puram

Location

Cincinnati Metropolitan Area