CHAD LEFTERIS
CEO/PRESIDENT
UCI HEALTH
WHY: Since 2020, heads OC’s largest health system, only academic medical center and all clinical and patient-serving operations. Initially joined UCI Health in 2018 as chief operating officer.
IN THE NEWS: Completed in March the acquisition of four medical centers from Tenet Healthcare Corp. for $975M. Added 858 inpatient beds. Opened a second cancer center in OC this year. In May, won award from Center for Leadership at Cal State University Fullerton
NOTABLE: UCI Health generated $1.9B for the year ended September 2023, according to the Business Journal’s latest list.
QUOTABLE: “Now, we can begin strengthening the collaboration with local physicians and patients to expand healthcare services and provide unrestricted access for more people.”
