Key Points
Scaling technology platform to improve mental healthcare infrastructure
Reducing administrative burdens for mental health providers
Enhancing patient access to quality in-network care
Connecting providers, patients, and insurance companies effectively
With over a decade of experience in scaling technology platforms, Ferreri is set to lead the company's mission to create a more integrated mental healthcare system.
A Vision for Better Mental Healthcare
Headway, dedicated to building a mental healthcare system accessible to all, recognizes the critical role technology plays in bridging gaps between patients, providers, and health plans. Founder and CEO Andrew Adams expressed that "mental healthcare has fundamentally been held back by a lack of infrastructure." He believes that with Ferreri's expertise, the company can enhance provider practices and improve patient access to quality care.
Arnaud Ferreri: A Proven Leader in Technology
Ferreri joins Headway from Instacart, where he was instrumental in scaling the platform from handling just 1,000 deliveries daily to over one million. His leadership across various engineering divisions-including consumer, advertising, catalog, and retailer technologies-has equipped him with the skills necessary to drive Headway's technology strategy forward.
Before his tenure at Instacart, Ferreri founded a technology company in Paris and later moved it to San Francisco, bringing valuable entrepreneurial insights to his new role.
Personal Commitment to Mental Health
Sharing his personal connection to mental healthcare, Ferreri stated, "My journey with therapy opened my eyes to how transformative mental healthcare can be." He resonates deeply with Headway's mission to expand access and leverage technology to tackle complex challenges within the mental health system.
Driving Infrastructure Development
As CTO, Ferreri will oversee Headway's engineering organization and lead the development of solutions aimed at reducing administrative burdens for providers. His focus will be on enhancing the capabilities of private practices while ensuring patients can easily find high-quality, in-network care.
Under his leadership, Headway plans to strengthen connections among providers, patients, and insurance companies, striving toward an efficient and accessible mental healthcare ecosystem.
Educational Background
Ferreri holds an engineering degree from France and has spent the last twelve years in the United States, further enriching his expertise in technology and innovation.
