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McClung apparently informed the Baptist board in advance. Everyone who knows Brett is aware that he values transparency. The board was not surprised, Hamilton said Tuesday.
In the Monday statement, board chairman Richard Sisisky said a thorough internal and external search would be conducted for the next CEO. Michael Mayo, hospital president of Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, was named interim president and CEO. We thank Brett for his service and accomplishments, Sisiski said. We are grateful for his leadership and we wish Brett and his family the very best.
The Times-Union sought comment from other local hospital CEOs, the Florida Hospital Association and American Hospital Association. By press time, only St. Vincent s and Mayo Clinic responded and they declined comment.
After 3 years, CEO of Jacksonville-based Baptist Health to move on jacksonville.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from jacksonville.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The search for a new leader of Baptist Health “will begin right away,” a spokesperson said April 20, a day after the April 19 announcement that President and CEO Brett McClung would resign effective May 1 less than two years into the job.
The board, chaired by Richard Sisisky, will lead the search.
Baptist Health Jacksonville hospital President Michael Mayo will assume the role of interim CEO while continuing to serve in his current role.
“We are fortunate to have Michael Mayo and the rest of our outstanding leadership team to preserve continuity and positive momentum on key strategic initiatives during this transition,” the April 19 statement read.