Mr. Zuino became the eighth president and CEO in the 70-year history of Baptist Health in January 2026, stepping into the role after serving as executive vice president and COO for six years and president of physician integration for three. He entered his 10th year with the organization having been a key architect of its growth and strategic direction. A forward-thinking executive with more than 30 years of overall healthcare experience, he is widely credited as a principal architect of the organization’s “Vision for 2030,” a strategic operational roadmap for growth and innovation. During his tenure as COO, he oversaw net revenue growth from $2 billion in fiscal year 2020 to a projected $3.7 billion in fiscal year 2026. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Mr. Zuino spent 17 years at Marlton-based Virtua Health, South Jersey’s largest health system, holding multiple senior leadership roles including senior vice president and COO of hospital operations and vice president and COO of Virtua Medical Group. He now leads the nonprofit health system, which is recognized nationally for clinical excellence and compassionate care with a consistent focus on people and community. Beyond Baptist Health, he serves as vice chair of the board of directors for the United Way of Northeast Florida, on the JAX Chamber board of directors, and as a member of the Chairman’s Club of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Mr. Zuino is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a 2026 nominee for Florida Trend‘s “Florida 500 Most Influential Business Leaders.”
