LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following an extensive search, the CEOc Board of Directors appoints Steve Cunanan as its new President and CEO, E. Joseph Steier, CEO of Signature HealthCARE and Board Chairman of CEOc, announced today. Cunanan is a seasoned healthcare executive with extensive national experience, most recently serving as the American Red Cross of Kentucky Regional CEO. Prior to the Red Cross, Steve served as the Chief People Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Kindred Healthcare.
“Steve’s track record in business, understanding of healthcare and success in leading a large non-profit made him a standout candidate during our search process,” Steier said. “I want to thank Tammy York Day for the great foundation she built for CEOc as the inaugural CEO. Steve has a similar entrepreneurial mindset, and this is crucial to take the organization to the next level.”
“I am honored to become a part of such an important organization that is dedicated to solving national healthcare challenges, providing economic vibrancy, job creation and healthcare innovation for the city of Louisville,” said Cunanan. “I look forward to advancing the CEOc mission as the organization’s leader.”
Cunanan is the organization’s second CEO, replacing Tammy York Day as part of a planned leadership transition.
“Tammy has had an incredible impact on the growth of CEOc,” Steier said. “She led CEOc with the utmost integrity, spearheading the vision of our organization to transform Louisville’s economy into an equity focused center of healthcare aging innovation.”
“Leading CEOc has been the highlight of my career,” York Day said. “CEOc has a bright future ahead and I'm committed to ensuring a seamless transition.”
York Day will remain engaged as a Board Member and will consult during the transition.
About CEOc
CEOc was formed to foster collaboration in the healthcare sector to create jobs, spur innovation and increase the vibrancy of Louisville’s economy. CEOc leverages the strengths and assets of its members to solve important problems that extend beyond the scope of any one single healthcare company. With its representation of healthcare entities across the entire care continuum, CEOc capitalizes on its sector strength to identify healthcare gaps and connect innovators with solutions to capital and customers.
