Zen Tharani

Ivey Certified Coach
Expertise: Healthcare • Public Sector • Not-for-Profit • Education • Information Technology • Entrepreneurship • Emergency Services

Zen Tharani
Zen Tharani is a distinguished leader in the digital health landscape, with over 25 years of
extensive experience in management consulting, healthcare innovation, and informatics. As the
CEO and Founder of Xenex Consulting Inc. (www.xenexconsulting.com), based in Victoria,
British Columbia, Canada, Zen has been at the forefront of advancing digital health solutions
through strategic consultancy, leveraging his deep expertise in Health Information Science and
Health Informatics.
His academic endeavors, marked by his roles as an Adjunct Professor at the University
of Victoria and an Executive Fellow at Woxsen University in India, have solidified Zen's
reputation as a leading authority in healthcare education and digital transformation. His
strategic insights and dedication have also been pivotal in his roles as a board member
of Digital Health Canada and the Executive Director of Digital Health Strategic Initiatives
for the British Columbia Ministry of Health, significantly influencing the digital health
framework within Canada.
Zen's certification as an Executive Coach from IVEY Business School (Canada) further
exemplifies his commitment to leadership excellence, mentoring the next cadre of
healthcare leaders and professionals. His accolade as a Top 25 Canadian Immigrant
Award recipient underscores his impactful contributions to enriching Canada's
multicultural landscape and the healthcare sector at large.
His deep-rooted commitment to societal advancement is evident through his
extensive volunteer work and mentorship programs, aimed at empowering emerging
professionals across Canada. His active participation in initiatives that resonate with the
UNDP's mission to eradicate poverty reflects his broader vision for a sustainable and
inclusive global community.
As a visionary and an influencer in digital health, Zen Tharani continues to drive forward-
thinking solutions and collaborative efforts to address the pressing challenges in global
healthcare.