Dr. Chandana Fitzgerald

Chandana is a forward-thinking leader operating at the critical intersection of healthcare, business, and technology across global markets. As President of HLTH Community (formerly HealthXL, which she successfully led through acquisition), she orchestrates one of healthcare’s most influential networks of executives, innovators, and thought leaders committed to transforming the industry. 
With a foundation as a practicing physician and experience spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Chandana brings a uniquely global perspective to healthcare innovation. Her career trajectory exemplifies the powerful combination of clinical expertise with strategic business acumen—transitioning from direct patient care to pioneering leadership roles in health technology that have shaped the digital health landscape. 
A proven change agent, she has been instrumental in bringing numerous groundbreaking healthcare innovations to market and has played key strategic roles in scaling early-stage digital health ventures into industry leaders. Her executive leadership has been pivotal in two successful acquisitions, including one where she served as CEO, demonstrating her ability to build, grow, and optimize business value. 
Beyond her corporate achievements, Chandana is a passionate advocate for women in leadership and is known for identifying and nurturing high-potential talent across the healthcare ecosystem. She brings together diverse stakeholders—from clinicians and technologists to investors and policymakers—to tackle healthcare’s most pressing challenges. 
She represents a new generation of healthcare leadership that balances innovation with impact, technological advancement with human-centered care, and commercial success with meaningful transformation of how healthcare is delivered globally.