Future Backwards Thinking: How CTOs Should Build Today’s Technology Strategy

CTO Claus Torp Jensen shows why leaders should plan today’s technology from 2040 backward to design mission-ready networks and lasting innovation.
Claus Torp Jensen is a global technology and transformation leader with more than 25 years of experience modernizing complex organizations. He serves as Chief Technology Officer at the University of Texas Medical Center and Dell Medical School. He leads technology, data, and AI strategy for the development of a new academic medical center in Austin.
In this role, Claus focuses on building the digital foundation for modern healthcare delivery. His work supports clinical innovation, advanced research, and scalable systems that connect patients, providers, and data.
Claus has held multiple C-suite leadership roles across healthcare and technology organizations. He previously served as Chief Innovation Officer at Teladoc Health, Chief Digital Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Chief Technology Officer at CVS Health following the Aetna acquisition.
Across these organizations, he has led large global teams and managed major technology portfolios. His experience includes AI-enabled healthcare platforms, hybrid cloud transformation, enterprise electronic medical record systems, API-driven integration, and large-scale merger and acquisition technology integration.
Claus is also a published author of several technology-focused “For Dummies” books. He has received numerous industry awards for leadership in digital innovation. He is widely recognized for connecting long-term strategy with practical technology execution.
On Go Beyond the Connection, Claus shares a systems-level perspective on digital transformation and artificial intelligence in healthcare. He explains how modern platforms allow large organizations to integrate technology, data, and people to deliver better outcomes at scale. Claus focuses on building ecosystems where innovation supports real-world healthcare impact.

CTO Claus Torp Jensen shows why leaders should plan today’s technology from 2040 backward to design mission-ready networks and lasting innovation.