Memorial Hermann Health System announces that Desiree Gandrup-Dupre is appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective Apr. 13, 2026.
In this role, Gandrup-Dupre will join the system’s executive leadership team and lead the operational management of the Information System’s Division while advancing the implementation of technologies that elevate high-value care delivery.
Recognized for her deep expertise in digital strategy and tech-enabled care ecosystems, Gandrup-Dupre brings more than two decades of leadership in transformational healthcare technology to Memorial Hermann.
“We look forward to welcoming Desiree to Memorial Hermann and the executive leadership team,” said Alec King, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Memorial Hermann. “Through her leadership, we will further establish our Information Systems Division as an essential partner in enabling technology transformation that supports our patients, physicians and workforce.”
Gandrup-Dupre joins Memorial Hermann from Kaiser Permanente, where she served as Senior Vice President of Care Delivery and Technology Services, leading large-scale technology transformation initiatives that modernized systems at scale and strengthened integration across care settings. Through her leadership, the system architected an enterprise-wide digital strategy that streamlined patient experiences and improved efficiency for clinical staff.
“I am honored to join Memorial Hermann at a time when health care is evolving rapidly,” said Gandrup-Dupre. “We have an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate technology transformation that advances care delivery, empowers patients and supports employees.”
Throughout her career, Gandrup-Dupre has been recognized nationally for her leadership in healthcare technology. She is a five-time CIO 100 Award recipient, a two-time Stevie Award recipient and is a recognized voice at global forums, including Reuters, VIVE, HIMSS and Digital Health Now.