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Season 2 | Episode 17 - Dec 9, 2021

Building a Modern and Diverse Health System Board, featuring Andrew Chastain

Featuring Andrew Chastain, President & CEO, WittKieffer

Episode Description

In this episode, Andrew Chastain, President and CEO of WittKieffer, a global search firm focused on healthcare, joins Renee at The Table. They discuss many aspects of diversifying and modernizing healthcare system boards, including where and how board members are found as well as implementing age and term limits. Andrew shares from his experience with helping people prepare to serve on boards, giving several practical pieces of advice. Finally, the conversation covers workforce limitations and characteristics of successful CEOs.

The full transcript of our conversation is also available to read. Show the Transcript.

About our Guest

Andrew Chastain, President & CEO, WittKieffer

As President and Chief Executive Officer of WittKieffer, Andrew Chastain is responsible for charting the firm’s strategic trajectory while ensuring excellence and exceptional service for the firm’s clients. Andrew brings over 20 years of leadership experience to the firm and continues to play a key role in select, high-profile search assignments. Read more

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