Mr. Daech became the first executive vice president and CHRO of the University of Florida Health clinical enterprise in October 2024, after serving as CHRO for UF Health Shands since January 2023. In this expanded role, he leads systemwide human resources operations, including employment, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and occupational health and wellness. Mr. Daech drives next-generation workforce strategies, talent management, and leadership development to attract and retain a high-performing workforce in a competitive healthcare environment. His leadership is instrumental in fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes employee engagement, wellbeing and professional growth. Before UF Health, he served as CHRO at New Brunswick, N.J.-based Saint Peter’s Healthcare System and held multiple human resources leadership roles at St. Louis-based Ascension Health. He has a diverse background spanning healthcare, food service and manufacturing.
