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Business Upturn
4 days ago
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- Business Upturn
WittKieffer Announces New Board Member Chris Lowney
Oak Brook, Illinois, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WittKieffer, the premier executive search and leadership advisory firm improving quality of life through impactful leadership, today announced the appointment of Chris Lowney to its Board of Directors. Lowney brings to the role a unique blend of financial acumen, ethical leadership, and extensive experience in organizational development to the Board. Lowney's distinguished career has included serving as Board Chair of CommonSpirit Health, America's largest nonprofit Catholic health system, with more than 150,000 employees. He also spent 17 years at J.P. Morgan, where he served as a Managing Director on three continents, holding senior roles in New York, Tokyo, Singapore, and London. He is widely recognized for his best-selling books and speaking engagements that outline strategies for principled leadership in today's complex, volatile environments. A New York City native, Lowney is a one-time Jesuit seminarian who earned a B.A. in History and an M.A. in Philosophy from Fordham University, where he graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Advertisement 'Chris Lowney's appointment is a pivotal moment for our firm,' said Andrew Chastain, President and CEO of WittKieffer. 'His unparalleled insights into ethical leadership, global strategy, and talent development will be invaluable as we continue to guide organizations through complex transformations. His perspective, rooted in both rigorous business practice and profound human values, perfectly aligns with our mission to cultivate impactful leaders who inspire and drive sustainable success.' Lowney is the author of several acclaimed books, including 'Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company That Changed the World' and 'Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads.' His work consistently emphasizes the critical role of character, self-awareness, and ingenuity in effective leadership. 'We are incredibly fortunate to welcome Chris to our Board,' stated Tom Richards, MD, Chairman of WittKieffer's Board of Directors. 'His addition fortifies our strategic vision and enriches our collective expertise. Chris's dedication to impactful and principled leadership will undoubtedly strengthen our ability to serve our clients and advance our firm's long-term objectives.' 'I've long admired WittKieffer's commitment to developing leaders who make a meaningful impact in the world,' said Lowney. 'Their purpose and approach resonate deeply with my own beliefs about what truly constitutes impactful and responsible leadership in today's world. I look forward to contributing to their important work for organizations that are making a real difference within healthcare, education, and life sciences.' About WittKieffer WittKieffer is the premier executive search and leadership advisory firm developing impactful leadership teams for organizations that improve quality of life. We work exclusively with organizations in not-for-profit and for-profit healthcare, life sciences, and education – the 'Quality of Life Ecosystem.' Leveraging our unwavering focus on this complex ecosystem, we help clients solve challenging problems through executive search, interim leadership, and leadership advisory solutions. We strengthen organizations that make the world better. Visit to learn more. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
WittKieffer Publishes Groundbreaking Report on the Healthcare CEO Role
Oak Brook, Illinois, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WittKieffer, the premier executive search and leadership advisory firm improving quality of life through impactful leadership, today announced the release of a new, comprehensive report on the healthcare CEO role. Based on original research and one-on-one dialogues with a cross-section of leading industry chief executives, "The Healthcare CEO Reimagined: Leading Healthcare's Next Chapter" offers a compelling and contemporary perspective on leadership paradigms; it delves into the evolving agenda of healthcare CEOs and explores how to prepare them for tomorrow's challenges. Healthcare is at an inflection point. The challenges of economic volatility, workforce shortages, digital transformation, and changing patient expectations are redefining the role of leadership. Long-term strategic planning is giving way to agile leadership, cultural enablement, and collective decision-making. 'The Healthcare CEO Reimagined' explores how leaders are adapting to this new era. Key themes include: Strategic Agility – Balancing long-term vision with real-time decision-making Team Effectiveness – Cultivating high-performing leadership teams that foster trust and drive innovation Cultural Leadership – Aligning the mission and core values of patient care with outcome-driven performance External Engagement – Fostering strong relationships with policymakers, partners, and communities "The healthcare CEO role has dramatically changed, spurred by the Covid pandemic, digital transformation, and extreme workforce, financial, and market pressures," notes Donna Padilla, Executive Partner Market Leader of WittKieffer's Healthcare Practice. "Through our research and conversations with healthcare leaders, it became clear that the mandate for these executives has changed and the path forward looks very different than even five or 10 years ago. This report truly reimagines that way forward and what it means to serve as chief executive." The report outlines six essential tenets for healthcare leadership today as well as recommendations for "holistic leadership" and how CEOs can manage and master impact across their organizations. The research redefines CEO leadership as a multi-dimensional "force" impacting board dynamics, leadership team effectiveness, as well as organizational and community outcomes. Each dimension involves distinct competencies, requiring CEOs to be authentic, optimistic, open to change and new ideas, and intentional in their actions. CEO success, the report concludes, "will increasingly depend on leaders' ability to ask questions we do not know to ask today — anticipating challenges before they emerge and imagining solutions for problems still taking shape." Read: The Healthcare CEO Reimagined For more information, please contact Paul Thomas at pthomas@ About WittKieffer WittKieffer is the premier executive search and leadership advisory firm developing impactful leadership teams for organizations that improve quality of life. We work exclusively with organizations in not-for-profit and for-profit healthcare, life sciences, and education – the 'Quality of Life Ecosystem.' Leveraging our unwavering focus on this complex ecosystem, we help clients solve challenging problems through executive search, interim leadership and leadership advisory services. We strengthen organizations that make the world better. Visit to learn more. CONTACT: Paul Thomas WittKieffer 6306325797 pthomas@
