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Lou Fragoso

President and CEO

Manning Family Children’s

New Orleans, LA

Mr. Fragoso leads Manning Family Children’s, the trusted academic medical center serving as a premier pediatric healthcare provider for Louisiana and the Gulf South. He joined the organization in 2019 as CFO and chief administrative officer before being named president and CEO. In that role, he has focused on expanding programs, improving access and experience, and recruiting and retaining top talent. Before joining Manning Family Children’s, Mr. Fragoso held leadership roles at Lurie Children’s in Chicago and Houston-based Texas Children’s Hospital. Mr. Fragoso was named “CEO of the Year” by Biz New Orleans for 2025.

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