Navicent CEO Dr. Ninfa Saunders steps down, acting President takes the helm
MACON, Ga -- The Medical Center, Navicent Health says that President and CEO Dr. Ninfa Saunders has effectively stepped down.
In a release from the hospital, "As previously communicated, Dr. Ninfa Saunders recently informed us that after an eight-year tenure as President & CEO of Navicent Health, she would be retiring in early 2021. For personal and health reasons, Dr. Saunders will be transitioning from this role, effective October 16, 2020."
The release went on to say, "Under her executive oversight, Navicent Health has expanded its influence and improved health for generations to come in our community, including the completion of the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, which now provides expert care during 45,000 pediatric visits each year."
During this transition, the Navicent Health Board has appointed Dr. Thomas Oliver, currently President of Hospitals and Clinics, as acting President & CEO of Navicent Health.
Dr. Oliver is a practicing radiologist since 1984, he joined the executive team at Navicent Health in 2017 and has held several leadership positions during his tenure. Dr. Oliver is board certified by the American Board of Radiology in general radiology and neuroradiology. We are thankful to have Dr. Oliver’s expertise and leadership during this transition, while we continue our national search for our next President & CEO. We are pleased with the number and caliber of promising candidates for this critically important role.
