# Baha Zeidan

> Baha Zeidan co-founded Azalea Health in Valdosta, Georgia, in 2008 with Douglas Swords and Daniel Henry. A Valdosta State computer science graduate, he led the company as CEO for eighteen years, overseeing expansion, acquisitions, and institutional investment. In October 2026 he became chief strategy officer, retaining a board seat and responsibility for acquisitions and key client and partner relationships. His public accounts emphasize mentorship, recruiting, accountability, and the community connections behind the company’s start.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Azalea Health
- **Organizations:** Azalea Health, Technology Executives Roundtable, Atlanta CEO Council, Rotary Club of Atlanta, Leadership Lowndes
- **Nationality:** Palestinian (self-described; citizenship not established)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Valdosta State University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Azalea Health and served as its CEO for eighteen years., Received Valdosta State University’s GOLD Alumni Award in 2008., Selected as Leadership Lowndes class president in 2013.

## Career timeline

- **2002** — Graduated from Valdosta State University with a degree in computer science.
- **2007** — Won the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce business-plan competition with Douglas Swords and Daniel Henry; the award included $15,000 and business services.
- **2008** — Co-founded Azalea Health in downtown Valdosta and became CEO.
- **2013** — Selected as Leadership Lowndes class president.
- **2014** — Led Azalea through its merger with simplifyMD and became CEO of the combined business.
- **2018** — Named an Atlanta Business Chronicle 40 Under Forty honoree.
- **2019** — Recognized among Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEOs.
- **2021** — LLR Partners announced an investment in March; Azalea acquired dashboardMD in September.
- **2023** — Selected for the Georgia Titan 100; selection announced January 12.
- **2026-10** — Transitioned from CEO to chief strategy officer, remained on the board, and took responsibility for M&A and key client and partner relationships.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Azalea Health and served as its CEO for eighteen years.
- Received Valdosta State University’s GOLD Alumni Award in 2008.
- Selected as Leadership Lowndes class president in 2013.
- Named to Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under Forty in 2018.
- Recognized among Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEOs in 2019.
- Selected for the 2023 Georgia Titan 100.
- Led Azalea through the 2014 simplifyMD merger, the 2021 LLR investment, and the 2021 dashboardMD acquisition.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Azalea’s current leadership page says Zeidan transitioned to chief strategy officer in October 2026 after eighteen years as CEO and continues to serve on its board.

## Links

- Website: https://azaleahealth.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahazeidan
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/bzeidan

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