Hims & Hers has appointed Mo Elshenawy, formerly President and CTO at Cruise (a self-driving vehicle company owned by General Motors), as its new Chief Technology Officer. This move signals the telehealth company's increased focus on AI to deliver personalised healthcare at scale. Elshenawy's experience includes leading AI, product, and engineering teams across mobility, e-commerce, and cloud, with senior roles at Amazon. He also holds over 10 patents in AI, robotics and autonomous vehicles.
Hims & Hers aims to leverage AI to seamlessly connect diagnosis, treatment and delivery, tailoring the experience to each individual. The company plans to expand its MedMatch intelligent routing system and invest in AI technologies to innovate diagnostic tools and treatment plans. CEO Andrew Dudum believes AI can standardise high-quality care globally, regardless of income or location. Elshenawy aims to lead a healthcare revolution through data-driven care delivery.
Elshenawy oversaw the launch and scaling of the first commercial driverless rideshare service in San Francisco. At Amazon, he led global engineering for the company's ReCommerce business and created retail data analytics platforms that powered hundreds of millions in revenue. His expertise will be crucial as Hims & Hers seeks to build a next-generation healthcare platform powered by AI.