Mr. Girard, chief people and belonging officer at Novant Health, is an experienced operations and talent management executive with over 20 years of experience in the staffing and healthcare industries. Before joining Novant Health in April 2024, he served as senior vice president and chief people officer at Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, where he led workforce strategies for the large health system. His expertise spans talent acquisition, human resources, sales leadership, and profit and loss management, with a track record of adapting recruitment strategies to evolving market demands. Known for his servant leadership approach, he fosters collaboration and employee engagement while successfully guiding organizations through growth, mergers and economic challenges. Mr. Girard is also a sought-after speaker at national human resources and CHRO conferences.
