Dr. Robert Lord is the Senior Vice President of Data & Digital Research & Development at Vizient, where he focuses on defining Vizient’s future markets, AI strategy, and its approach to tackling some of healthcare’s toughest challenges for its clients.
Robert brings a unique blend of patient care experience, investment acumen, and entrepreneurial leadership. Prior to joining Vizient, he was a Partner at LionBird Ventures, where he led early-stage digital health investments. He also co-founded and served as President and Chairman of Protenus, the nation’s leading healthcare compliance analytics platform. Robert trained in Emergency Medicine at Johns Hopkins.
Robert serves on several healthcare technology boards and advises global organizations on digital health, AI, and cybersecurity strategies. He is a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and a member of the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Advisory Board.
Earlier in his career, Robert worked at Bridgewater Associates as an Investment Associate, designing AI systems for the world’s largest hedge fund. He earned his AB from Harvard College, magna cum laude, and his MD from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Robert lives in Washington D.C. with his wife, Esther, and their twin daughters, Elizabeth and Alexandra.
Why I Serve at Gaudenzia:
“I chose to serve on the board of Gaudenzia because substance use disorder is one of the most urgent and underserved challenges in healthcare today. As a physician and healthcare technology executive, I’ve seen how addiction intersects with nearly every part of our healthcare system, yet too often lacks the integrated, long-term support patients need. Gaudenzia’s commitment to whole-person recovery and serving vulnerable communities aligns deeply with both my clinical background and my belief that behavioral health must be central to the future of care.“