PROVIDENCE – Rick Majzun has been named president and chief operating officer of Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Care New England announced Wednesday.
Majzun will officially start the position on July 23. The appointment follows a year-long national search, according to the company. He comes from St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where he served as vice president of operations, and vice president of Women & Infants Service at Barnes Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
“I have long admired the reputation and care offered at Women & Infants Hospital and am excited to lead this pre-eminent organization,” said Majzun in a statement. “My family and I look forward to relocating to Rhode Island and enjoying all that this beautiful state has to offer.”
“With a demonstrated track record of success in hospital operations, including 10 years of leadership in an organization that, like Women & Infants, provides services to women and newborns, Rick is a perfect complement to the strong leadership team at Women & Infants Hospital and across Care New England,” stated Dr. James E. Fanale, president and CEO of Care New England. “I look forward to welcoming Rick to our team, and I’d like to offer my sincere appreciation to the entire search team for their diligence in finding the perfect leader to join our organization.”
Diane Rafferty had served as interim president and chief operating officer since August following the departure of Mark Marcantano.
Chris Bergenheim is the PBN web editor.
