Christian Howell
, Chief Executive Officer, Cognito Therapeutics
Christian Howell is the Chief Executive Officer of Cognito Therapeutics, a late-stage clinical neurotech start-up pioneering non-invasive neuromodulation therapies to treat Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. With more than 20 years of leadership experience across start-ups and global MedTech companies, Christian holds deep expertise in advancing innovative medical technologies from early development through market adoption.
Christian began his career as an officer in the U.S. Navy, where he developed a lifelong commitment to mission-driven organizations and work in service of others—principles that continue to guide his leadership in healthcare. He has since held senior roles at Medtronic, where he led value-based care initiatives, and at Aetion, where he built partnerships that supported a major growth round. A frequent speaker at institutions including Harvard, MIT, and the G20, Christian is recognized for his ability to bridge science, business, and policy to expand access to transformative therapies.
