, /PRNewswire/ -- The Providence St. Joseph Health Board of Directors today announced that Chief Operating Officer has been named the health system's next president and chief executive officer. Effective , Wexler will succeed , M.
D., who recently after 45 years in health care, including 17 with the family of organizations. The timely selection of a new CEO speaks to commitment to continuous review and development of internal talent and succession planning, ensuring continuity and an orderly transition of leadership.
"With his unwavering commitment to the Mission and more than 30 years of experience in health care, Erik is the right person to inspire and empower caregivers, medical staff and community partners to continue to build on our vision of Health for a Better World," said Board Chair . "Erik will be surrounded by one of the strongest senior leadership teams in health care, and we are excited to build on our momentum as we transform and expand access to care, especially for those who are poor and vulnerable." As COO, Wexler has been responsible for operational oversight and strategy for , working to ensure access to a portfolio of vital, high-quality and affordable services while also driving many of the organization's transformation strategies.
Erik has: "I joined in 2016 because I felt a deep personal calling to the organization's Mission, values and promise," said Wexler. "I feel incredibly honored to serve and lead an organization of compassionate caregivers and phy.
