After a nationwide search, John Muir Health has selected CalvinKnight to be its new president and chief executive officer beginningApril 4.
Knight is president and chief operating officer of Swedish HealthServices in Seattle, which has five medical campuses and multipleambulatory care sites. The 1,492-bed Swedish Health system has netrevenues of $1.8 billion.
He succeeds Ken Anderson, who will retire March 31 after morethan 36 years at John Muir Health.
Knight will assume the post as John Muir nears completion of morethan $800 million in additions to its Walnut Creek and Concordcampuses.
'Cal Knight distinguished himself with his experience, passionfor patient safety and quality care, communications skills andleadership abilities,' said Catherine Kutsuris, chairwoman of theJohn Muir Health board. ' '... Cal is the right person to lead JohnMuir Health into the future as we continue to grow and navigate achanging health care environment.'
Knight joined Swedish Health in 1995 as chief operating officer.He became executive vice president and chief operating officer inMay 2007, and became president and chief operating officer in April2008.
He holds master's degrees in health administration and businessadministration from the University of Iowa.
'I am excited to join such a prestigious health care system at atime of significant change and opportunity,' Knight said in awritten statement.
'John Muir Health is well-known for its high-quality patientcare, exceptional service and dedication to patient safety,' hesaid. 'I look forward to working with the board, physicians andstaff to maintain that high level of care, help meet the current andfuture health care needs of the community and provide the bestpossible patient experience.'
Contact Sandy Kleffman at 925-943-8249.
