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Leslie Davis

President and CEO

UPMC

Pittsburgh, PA

Ms. Davis brings over 30 years of healthcare experience to her role as president and CEO of UPMC, where she specializes in operations and business development. She leads the $23 billion system in shaping cost-effective patient-centered care models. Under her leadership, UPMC has a strong focus on innovation and growth. Ms. Davis has served as CEO since 2021, before which she was executive vice president of UPMC and president of its health services division. She first joined the system as president of the 335-bed Magee-Womens Hospital in 2004. Prior to joining UPMC, Ms. Davis held various leadership positions, including roles at Penn Medicine and Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

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