Christopher Aguwa

A leader with a track record of growing companies through innovative and transformational partnerships, M&A, and venture capital investments in healthcare over the past decade across public, private and early-stage companies. An executive with a passion for leveraging his voice, presence, and expertise to maximize commercial success, social impact, and health equity. Prior to Lane Health, Chris was an Executive Vice President, Head of Growth and Business Development at Cityblock Health, where he led the Growth office and the execution of the company’s value-based care arrangements, product development, business development, and strategy. Chris also served as Vice President of Payor Partnerships and Strategy at DaVita, an industry leading kidney dialysis provider and kidney care management company and held Corporate and Business Development roles at both Aetna (a CVS Health Company) and Evolent Health. Chris was named Crain’s New York Notable Healthcare Leader, Becker’s Healthcare Under 40 Rising Star, Startup Health’s Health Transformer, and nominated as a Modern Healthcare 100 Most Influential People. Chris is most excited to join Lane Health to leverage fintech to democratize access and affordability in healthcare.