Mr. Solazzo has served as COO of Northwell Health for nearly two decades, capping a career of more than 30 years with the organization. In this role, he is responsible for developing and integrating the health system’s strategic plan into daily operations, while ensuring coordinated services meet the needs of patients and communities across the region. Mr. Solazzo has been instrumental in driving organizational transformation, embedding a culture that prioritizes strategic change leadership, excellence in execution and accountability. His leadership has supported Northwell’s sustained growth and innovation, helping the system expand into one of the largest and most respected health care providers in the nation. He has helped build an organizational culture centered on performance and patient wellbeing. Mr. Solazzo has announced his plans to retire at the end of this year.
