, /PRNewswire/ -- , a leading, independent, full-service ambulatory surgery center (ASC) development and management partner, today announced the appointment of , SPHR as Chief People Officer (CPO), reporting to Chief Executive Officer DJ Hill. As Compass's inaugural CPO, Smith's expertise and leadership in talent acquisition, development, and engagement positions the company for continued success during a pivotal growth phase. Fueling this growth are expansive partnerships with major health systems, which are working with Compass to develop ambulatory surgery center networks.
Compass is scaling operations and hiring additional staff throughout 2024 to support new ASCs in its nationwide portfolio. "I am passionate about creating supportive, dynamic workplaces where everyone feels valued and thrives," said Compass Surgical Partners CPO Darcy Smith. "I look forward to helping the Compass team continue to improve the lives of patients and providers as the company scales, adds new ASCs to its growing national portfolio, recruits new talent, and grows existing talent.
" "At our core, Compass is a services organization, and the value we bring to our ASC partnerships comes from our people — their expertise, experience, and the processes they create," said Compass Surgical Partners CEO DJ Hill. "We look forward to Darcy's leadership as we continue to recruit, develop, and retain top talent in the competitive healthcare market." Smith's experience and educational background uniquely p.
