Ardent Health appoints Dave Caspers as COO effective March 31, 2025; three senior leaders promoted
Ardent Health, Inc.
Caspers joins from Walmart Health (VP omnichannel); prior roles include Banner Health VP operations overseeing 30 hospitals, 350 clinics.
Compensation: base salary $700k, target bonus 90% of base, equity target 1.75x base, sign-on cash $75k plus $100k in stock.
Promotions: Anika Gardenhire to chief digital & transformation officer; Rebecca Kirkham to SVP chief communications; Reed Smith to SVP chief consumer officer.
Caspers oversees operations across 30 hospitals and 280 sites of care in six states, focusing on strategic growth and operational excellence.
On March 31, 2025, Ardent Health Partners, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that David Caspers, 54, has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective March 31, 2025.
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David Caspers was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Ardent Health, Inc..
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On March 31, 2025, Ardent Health Partners, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that David Caspers, 54, has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, effective March 31, 2025.
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