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David Callecod

CEO

Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana

Shreveport, LA

Mr. Callecod was named CEO of Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana in 2025 after serving as interim CEO since November 2024. He brings more than 25 years of leadership experience, including his tenure as CEO of Lafayette (La.) General Health System, now Ochsner Lafayette General, where he guided a seven-hospital system with two teaching hospitals and six clinical affiliates. He previously served as interim CEO of Ochsner LSU Health from 2021 to 2022, deepening his knowledge of the region and the system. Between health system leadership roles, he founded Callecod Advisory Group, consulting for healthcare startups and confirming his passion for patient- and employee-centered care. Now as CEO, Mr. Callecod is focused on strengthening patient outcomes and elevating the employee experience across the North Louisiana system.

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