Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has promoted several leaders at a system level.
John Mallia will transition from Lee Health’s interim CFO to executive vice president and CFO to help guide long-term growth and performance, according to an Oct. 7 news release.
Before joining Lee Health, Mr. Mallia served as interim CFO at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tenn., according to his LinkedIn page.
Kris Fay and Jen Higgins, RN, will serve as Lee Health’s executive vice presidents and COOs. Ms. Fay will provide ambulatory care leadership and Ms. Higgins will oversee acute care and nursing.
Jeff Bailet, MD, was also promoted to Lee Health’s executive vice president and chief medical officer.
The news comes after Ben Spence took over as president and CEO of Lee Health on Oct. 1. Mr. Spence previously served as COO for Lee Health.
All four leaders will work with Mr. Spence to advance Lee Health’s mission and support the system’s continued growth.
“Lee Health’s strength has always been its people,” Mr. Spence said in the news release. “These four leaders are well respected and have helped shape our organization, improving the care we provide every day. Their experience, commitment and leadership will help us continue meeting the growing healthcare needs of Southwest Florida while keeping our patients and communities at the center of everything we do.”
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