Dave Bourdon to change into a member of Lifestance Well being as a brand new CEO
Lifestance Well being Group, a provider of outpatient psychological well being care, has named Dave Bourdon as the brand new CEO, with impact from 3 March.
Bourdon, previously Chief Monetary Officer of the corporate (CFO), succeeds Ken Burdick, who withdraws from the CEO position and turns into the chief chairman.
He has been at Lifestance since November 2022 and brings expertise within the well being care and psychological well being sectors for greater than twenty years.
The background of Bourdon features a time period of workplace as a CFO of Magellan Well being and varied capabilities at Cigna. His early profession included eight years of service on the American Coast Guard.
Bourdon mentioned: “I’m honored to function the subsequent CEO of Lifestance and I’ve the chance to steer such an extremely devoted and proficient staff, whereas we proceed to focus on remodeling psychological well being care and increasing entry to communities all through the nation.
“I’m pleased with the robust progress that we’ve got remodeled the previous two years and I’m wanting ahead to working collectively to stimulate scientific and operational excellence, distinctive service for our sufferers and in flip worthwhile development for shareholders.”
Ken Burdick has led lifestance as CEO and chairman since September 2022.
Throughout his time period of workplace, the corporate constantly met the monetary expectations for 9 consecutive quarters.
The intensive 45-year profession of Burdick in Healthcare contains roles corresponding to Government Vice President of markets and merchandise at Pennene Company and CEO of Wellcare Well being Plans.
Burdick mentioned: “Since we change into a member of Lifestance, we’ve got made monumental progress with strengthening our basis and strengthening our management bench to make sure that we provide an distinctive affected person expertise in coordination on our mission.
“Given our constantly robust operational and monetary achievements, I’m satisfied that it’s now the correct time to change to a brand new CEO and believes that Dave is exceptionally certified to steer lifetime on this thrilling new chapter, whereas I proceed to contribute to our strategic route in the long run.”
With Bourdon who performs the CEO position, Ryan McGroarty was appointed as CFO, in drive from 17 March.
MCGroarty has 25 years of experience in well being care, together with serving as a CFO of assist at residence and overlaying a number of CFO capabilities at Cigna, with a give attention to authorities and industrial applications, in addition to well being care and inhabitants and value-based options.
