Lijah Lokenauth has been promoted to executive vice president and CFO of Tampa General Hospital, effective Jan. 4, according to an Oct. 30 news release shared with Becker’s.
As part of the leadership transition, Tampa General’s existing executive vice president and CFO Mark Runyon will transition to the role of executive vice president of executive special projects. He will report directly to John Couris, president and CEO of Florida Health Sciences Center | Tampa General, the release said.
Mr. Lokenauth currently serves as Tampa General’s senior vice president of finance. In his new role, he will oversee the system’s financial strategy and operations to support strategic priorities and long-term sustainability.
Mr. Lokenauth joined Tampa General in 2018. His work has included decision-support, financial reporting and productivity management improvements, as well as clinical and operational leader partnerships.
Prior to joining Tampa General, Mr. Lokenauth held financial leadership responsibilities at New York City-based New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Mr. Lokenauth has worked closely with Mr. Runyon and Mr. Couris over the last few months to help advance multiple Tampa General strategic initiatives, including the system’s ambulatory care partnership Mass General Brigham and the addition of TGH DeSoto in early 2026.
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