AFN Fireside Chat Series: The CEO Journey
with AFN Member Chris Barker, CEO (& Chief Mischievist) at Spirit Health Group
With Subject Matter Experts
Chris Barker, CEO (& Chief Mischievist) at Spirit Health Group
Matt Sitter, CEO, AFN
Join us for an exclusive and intimate Fireside Chat with Chris Barker, CEO (& Chief Mischievist) at Spirit Health Group.
Spirit Health Group aims to make health easy, affordable, and accessible for patients and healthcare teams. Spirit’s award-winning approach is underpinned by market-leading technology.
The AFN CEO Professional Network Series will discuss:
Fireside Chat Interview: Matt Sitter, AFN CEO, will engage in a captivating 30-minute conversation with Chris, exploring his role as a CEO and his journey in overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities. Chris will share his journey as a professional, highlighting the value of broad experiences and an enriching professional network to help you be a more thoughtful leader. His inspiring experiences will motivate you to strive for excellence. Gain insights into the invaluable experiences he's acquired throughout his career and through his connection with AFN.
Discover the Power of Networks: Immerse yourself in global CEO professional networks and their transformative impact on personal and professional growth. Chris, with his unique journey and experiences, will share insights that are not to be missed, underscoring the benefits of learning, collaborating, and growing within a supportive community of experienced peers.
Unlock Opportunities: Learn about connections and insights that have positively shaped Chris’s leadership journey and contributed to his organization's success.
Following the Fireside Chat, AFN CEO Matt Sitter will host a dynamic live Q&A session, providing a unique and interactive opportunity for attendees to engage directly with Chris and delve deeper into the topics discussed.
Chris Barker
Chris Barker is a dedicated father, husband, and healthcare entrepreneur, though not always in that order. He has a deep passion for sports, particularly football and rugby.
Chris is an enthusiastic advocate for building exceptional teams to tackle challenging issues, such as making health easy, accessible, and affordable for everyone. As the Chief Mischievist (and occasionally CEO) of Spirit Health Group, Chris works alongside a group of inspiring individuals who share his vision.
At Spirit Health Group, the mission is clear: to make health easy, affordable, and accessible for people and systems everywhere. If you share this belief, Chris invites you to connect and join the mission.
CEO (& Chief Mischievist) at Spirit Health Group
Matt Sitter
Matt Sitter is a passionate believer in the power of networks to innovate and realize new opportunities. His career has focused on helping leaders grow, succeed, and to mobilize their teams, organizations, and networks.
Matt’s work has spanned a broad array of industries including Healthcare, Technology, Real Estate Investment, Consumer Products, and Finance (amongst others). He has worked with multiple Fortune 500 executive teams, Private Equity firms, startups, and everything in between.
In addition to his role at AFN, Matt is currently a partner at the Advisory Services firm, Advantary. His experience includes leadership roles at The McChrystal Group, CrossLead, Inc., and MedLever. He has led multiple functions including Product Management, Marketing, Reimbursement, and Product Development.
Matt is a certified Executive Coach, completed his undergraduate studies at Brown University and received his MBA from Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business. He is a proud father and husband.
CEO, AFN
