Join VITALS today at noon
David Sylvan, chief strategy, innovation and marketing officer of University Hospitals, joins VITALS | Visionary Health Leadership in Action at noon, TODAY Thursday, Dec. 4, via Zoom.
Sylvan will share his insights on "The Intersection of Innovation, Venture Capital & Healthcare."
Free CME credit is available.
VITALS is NEOMED’s health leadership speaker series presented in collaboration with University Hospitals.
ABOUT DAVID SYLVAN
David Sylvan is chief strategy, innovation and marketing officer of University Hospitals.
As chief strategy and innovation officer, Sylvan's responsibilities span core operations, industry partnerships, technology transfer, commercialization, investments, business development and strategic initiatives. Collaborating with UH leaders and the broader ecosystem, his team propels system growth through fresh business ventures and program expansions. He also identifies, evaluates and recommends opportunities for acquisitions, investments, joint ventures and more.
Sylvan is routinely recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as a "Chief Innovation Officer to Know," "Chief Strategy Officer to Know" and "Chief Marketing Officer to Know." He was also named one of the top “113 Healthcare Leaders in 2022” by Becker’s.
Sylvan is an adjunct professor at Case Western Reserve University’s (CWRU) Weatherhead School of Business in the Department of Design & Innovation, where he mentors and coaches students and practitioners throughout their professional journeys. In 2025, CWRU Weatherhead School of Business recognized him with the Outstanding Alumni Award. Sylvan is also a frequent panelist and contributor at industry-specific forums.
Sylvan received a bachelor’s degree in commerce and business law from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and a master’s degree in business administration from the CWRU Weatherhead School of Management.