LifePoint Health hires new CFO

08-09-2016

LifePoint Health hires new CFO

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LifePoint Health has appointed Michael Coggin as chief financial officer (CFO), effective September 30, 2016.

Coggin, who has served as chief accounting officer of the company since 2008, succeeds Leif Murphy, the current CFO, who is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity.

“We are pleased to name Mike to the role of CFO. His years of experience and service as a key member of our leadership team make him the right choice to lead our financial functions,” said William Carpenter III, chairman and chief executive officer of LifePoint Health.

“Mike’s appointment underscores LifePoint’s well-established succession planning program and exceptional talent.”

Coggin said: “I am honored to be named CFO and look forward to helping advance LifePoint’s strategic and financial initiatives in this new capacity.

“I believe there are tremendous opportunities for the company to continue its growth while providing patients with the highest quality of care, and I am excited to expand my role as part of the leadership team. I will continue to work closely with Bill Carpenter and David Dill to drive value for all of LifePoint’s stakeholders.”

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