Atlanta healthcare systems are preparing for new leadership transitions in 2027 as the longtime CEOs of Grady Health System and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) step down.
Grady Health System announced Wednesday the retirement of president and CEO John Haupert at the end of 2026, after 15 years serving in the position. Chosen to be his successor is current Grady Chief Operating Officer Anthony Saul, who takes over as president immediately and will become CEO on Jan. 1, 2027.
Haupert will remain with the health system in an advisory position through 2027, providing guidance on the development of a new medical center campus in South Fulton County, which was also announced on Wednesday.
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