Dr. Ugwueke has served as president and CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare since January 2017, providing strategic leadership and overseeing the system’s five-year plan, “MLH Reimagined.” Prior to this role, he was president and COO, overseeing five adult hospitals and affiliated companies. He previously served as senior vice president for Methodist North and South Hospitals. With over 26 years of experience, he has held leadership positions in health systems across Atlanta, Sarasota, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. Before joining Methodist, he was vice president of operations at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Ill. There, he led a significant transformation of the imaging department that decreased lead-times, enhanced patient volumes, and positively impacted physician relationships. Additionally, he co-led an emergency department project that cut wait times by 50% and led to increased patient satisfaction scores.
