As a nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare leader, Sarah Ahmad spends her career at the intersection of health insurance, care delivery, data, and technology. She takes a bold approach to solving industry problems by challenging conventional thinking, making meaningful connections, and keeping care at the center of every decision.
Her 30 years of international healthcare experience include transforming organizations, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable impact across all sectors of the industry. From reducing industry costs to advocating for better health outcomes, Sarah thrives on solving complex problems with clarity and purpose. At CAQH, she leads an organization trusted by stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to make healthcare work better for everyone.
Prior to joining CAQH, Sarah was the SVP of Health and Wellness at Canada’s largest pharmacy and health retailer. She was responsible for a portfolio of pharmacy services, medical clinics, provider technology, retail home health stores and digital health solutions. Sarah also served as Chief Innovation Officer at Magellan Health and SVP of Innovation and Transformation Strategy for Highmark Health. In addition, Sarah held many key leadership roles in product development, clinical operations, and network development at Humana, Inc.
Sarah is deeply committed to advancing women’s health and creating pathways for women in leadership. She currently serves on the boards of Elektra Health and Wondr Health, where she supports innovation in care delivery and access.
In addition to her professional work, Sarah is actively involved in her local community of Louisville, KY. She serves on the board of the Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft (KMAC), supporting initiatives that celebrate creativity and broaden access to the arts.
Sarah approaches every challenge with curiosity, courage, and a focus on delivering real-world results.
