Presbyterian Healthcare 
2004 News Releases
Armato Named President & CEO
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January 15, 2004 Contact: Kevin M. McCarthy, manager, public & media relations, 704-384-9669 |
Carl Armato, 39, chief operating officer of Presbyterian Healthcare, has been named president & chief executive officer of the hospital system. The boards of Presbyterian Healthcare and Novant Health announced the decision to employees today.
Armato has served as Presbyterian's chief operating officer since September 2003. He previously was Novant's senior vice president of materials management and logistics, and vice president of finance and operations for Novant's physician network.
In making the appointment, the two boards noted a renewed commitment and heightened energy level among employees as a result of Armato's policy of open communications with all staff. They also are highly encouraged by the addition of 50 physicians to Presbyterian's physician network during his tenure as COO, attributable to his efforts to formalize physician input to improve hospital operations. Initial plans put in place to further improve patient satisfaction have also shown success.
"Carl has shown a remarkable combination of motivational, organizational and financial skills that bode well for the future of Presbyterian Healthcare," said John R. Belk, chairman of the Presbyterian Healthcare Board of Trustees. "We are encouraged by his early successes and have united behind his leadership to make Presbyterian the hospital of choice among Charlotte area residents."
Armato has served as Presbyterian's chief operating officer since September 2003. He previously was Novant's senior vice president of materials management and logistics, and vice president of finance and operations for Novant's physician network.
In making the appointment, the two boards noted a renewed commitment and heightened energy level among employees as a result of Armato's policy of open communications with all staff. They also are highly encouraged by the addition of 50 physicians to Presbyterian's physician network during his tenure as COO, attributable to his efforts to formalize physician input to improve hospital operations. Initial plans put in place to further improve patient satisfaction have also shown success.
"Carl has shown a remarkable combination of motivational, organizational and financial skills that bode well for the future of Presbyterian Healthcare," said John R. Belk, chairman of the Presbyterian Healthcare Board of Trustees. "We are encouraged by his early successes and have united behind his leadership to make Presbyterian the hospital of choice among Charlotte area residents."
