Christo Groenewald

Practice Director, RIA Advisory

Christo joined RIA in 2023 as Practice Director, leading the development of our Oracle Health Insurance Practice and support our growing Healthcare Advisory Practice. With a career spanning the global healthcare landscape, Christo has made significant contributions across Healthcare Providers, Pharmaceutical Distribution, Managed Healthcare, Health Insurance, and Healthcare Technology sectors. As a registered pharmacist, he holds postgraduate qualifications in Pharmacology and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Before joining RIA, Christo served in senior executive roles within global Ambulatory Information Systems organizations and leading health insurance firms operating across multiple countries.

Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Christo relocated to Canada to be part of the RIA team. He is married with two children and enjoys spending his free time immersed in music and sports.

Fun fact: Christo represented South Africa in cycling and has been a nominee for a South African Music Award.