Mr. Bovender will remain as executive chairman and a member of the
board of directors until December of 2009. He has over 30 years of
experience with HCA and, during his time as CEO, has overseen the
organization during several critical ventures, including the
acquisition of non-profit Health Midwest and taking the company private
in 2006.
"I have had the pleasure of spending virtually my entire career with
the best healthcare organization in the world," said Bovender in the
press release. "But now it’s time to begin the process of succession.”
In accordance with HCA’s succession plan, Richard Bracken, the current
president and COO, will assume the role of CEO beginning in 2009.
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