Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System's board selected Scott Wester to become the health system's new president and CEO, the Sun Sentinel reported April 29.
Mr. Wester is the former president and CEO of Baton Rouge, La.-based Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He most recently served as executive vice president of advocacy and strategic partnerships for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, which includes Our Lady of the Lake.
Mr. Wester is scheduled to begin his new role July 5, succeeding Aurelio M. Fernandez III, who retired in May, according to a June 23 news release.
Mr. Wester will lead an organization with about 14,000 employees.
Note: This story was updated June 29.