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Health Catalyst appoints Ben Albert as CEO, accelerates CEO succession; board reduced to 5
Health Catalyst, Inc.
- Ben Albert appointed CEO and director effective Feb 12, 2026; Dan Burton steps down as CEO and from board.
- Albert's compensation: $600k salary, 100% bonus target, 465k RSUs + 465k PRSUs.
- Director resignations: Smith, Gallagher (Feb 17), Kane (Apr 1); board shrinks from 9 directors to 5.
- Justin Spencer named chair of board; Matt Arens chairs nominating committee.
- Albert previously COO since Sep 2025; prior CEO of Upfront Healthcare acquired Jan 2025.