Mr. Conrado leads Ascension, serving more than 5 million patients annually as one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic health systems. He brings to the role a distinctive leadership journey shaped by his own experience as an immigrant, an engineer and a lifelong learner, coupled with a clear vision of strengthened access to care, modernized care delivery and deepened commitment to those most in need. Under his leadership, Ascension has achieved one of the most significant turnarounds in nonprofit healthcare, delivering a $1.4 billion year-over-year improvement in operating results and reporting a net income of $918 million in fiscal year 2025. Ascension hospitals now perform above federal quality benchmarks for patient safety and achieved a Net Promoter Score above 80 in 2025, reflecting record levels of patient confidence and satisfaction. Mr. Conrado’s background in technology and engineering drives him to solve the industry’s most pressing challenges, which he’s tackling via the launch of Ascension’s Clinical Innovation Institute and investments in digital platforms, analytics and automation. His mission-driven growth strategy has extended care beyond traditional hospital settings through the expansion of ambulatory services, Ascension Rx, the Dispensary of Hope for free and affordable medications, and Community Health Ministries for essential health services outside traditional care settings. Prior to becoming CEO in January 2026, Mr. Conrado served as president of Ascension. Previously, he was executive vice president and chief strategy and innovation officer, bringing experience from earlier corporate leadership roles at Motorola Solutions. He serves on the boards of Ascension and the Catholic Health Association of the United States, and is independent lead director of the freight and logistics provider ArcBest.
