FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP WELCOMES DR. MINDY WYTTENBACH-LINDSEY AS THE NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CHICAGO – October 29, 2024 – The National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mindy Wyttenbach-Lindsey, PhD, MHS, as the organization’s new CEO. Dr. Lindsey brings extensive experience in healthcare leadership and operational management to the position. Most recently, Dr. Lindsey served as associate vice president of operations at Mednax/Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. where she played an integral role in driving organizational growth, building relationships across the health care industry, and overseeing several successful acquisitions and integrations.
Jill Schwieters, NCHL’s board chair and senior managing director at Surgical Directions, shared her excitement regarding Dr. Lindsey’s appointment:
“We are thrilled to have Dr. Lindsey join NCHL. Her deep healthcare experience along with her reputation for building strong relationships and fostering growth, align consistently with our goals for the organization. Additionally, Dr. Lindsey shares our passion for evidence-based leadership. I am confident she will guide us into an exciting new chapter, strengthen our organization, and expand our impact in advancing healthcare leadership.”
Dr. Lindsey’s strategic vision, financial acumen, and exceptional leadership were particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she served as executive director of the Virginia Association for Hospices and Palliative Care. During this time, the organization saw increased profitability and successfully navigated an acquisition. Dr. Lindsey’s diverse background spans both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, including her early career experience at Johns Hopkins Health System as well as published research in an international journal.
“I am honored to take on the role of CEO at NCHL, an organization that has long been an industry catalyst for excellence through its focus on evidence-based research and fostering communities for peer collaboration. I look forward to working with our board, members, and partners to further our shared vision of driving innovation and best practices in healthcare leadership, organizational development, and international healthcare,” said Dr. Lindsey.
NCHL is proud to have an exceptional group of nationally recognized leaders serving on its board, including:
- Jill Schwieters, Senior Managing Director, Surgical Directions
- Jeanne Armentrout, EVP & CAO, Carilion Clinic
- Denise Brooks-Williams, EVP & COO, Henry Ford Health
- Maxine Carrington, JD, SVP & Chief People Officer, Northwell Health
- Bob Clarke, Chairman, Furst Group and NuBrick Partners
- Farheen Dam, North American Health Solutions Leader, Aon
- Richard “Chip” O. Davis, PhD, CEO, Rochester Regional Health
- David Ertel, CFO, Vizient, Inc.
- David Gillan, Chief Customer Officer, Sodexo
- Carrie Harris-Muller, SVP & Chief Population Health Officer, OhioHealth
- Michelle Hood, EVP & COO, American Hospital Association
- Beverly Malone, PhD, President & CEO, National League for Nursing
- Jessica Melton, Chief Transformation Officer, University of Florida Health
- Barbara Ralston, Senior Consultant, Strategic Development, Dignity Health International
- Jordan Richardson, Senior Manager, Ambulatory Services, Atrium Health
- Jeffrey Simms, Associate Chair, Alumni and External Affairs, Department of Health Policy and Management, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, UNC-Chapel Hill
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About the National Center for Healthcare Leadership: NCHL is a leader in promoting evidence-based practices and research in the fields of healthcare leadership development, organizational development, and international healthcare. Through its three premier membership programs—the Leadership Excellence Networks (LENS), US Cooperative for International Patient Programs (USCIPP), and National Council on Administrative Fellowships (NCAF)—NCHL supports its members through interorganizational collaboration and the creation of communities of practice. These initiatives empower organizations to adopt solutions that drive excellence in healthcare. Learn more about NCHL at www.nchl.org.
