Michele Volpe
Following more than two decades as CEO of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC), Michele Volpe is the new chief operating officer of UPHS, one of three leadership team promotions effective Sept. 1. She succeeds Phil Okala, who began a new role as system president of City of Hope cancer organization in Los Angeles.
Penn Medicine’s six hospital CEOs now report to Volpe.
“Michele is among the very best leaders working in healthcare today,” UPHS CEO Kevin Mahoney said. “She is a deeply experienced and trusted strategist and partner who has continuously proven her skills at shaping new models and facilities that allow us to deliver the very best care to our patients.”
Keith Kasper
During her tenure as CEO of PPMC, Volpe oversaw the opening of Penn Medicine University City, the relocation of Penn Medicine’s Level 1 Trauma Center from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to PPMC, and construction of the Pavilion for Advanced Care. Volpe currently serves as chair of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP), which advocates for the more than 240 hospitals across the Commonwealth.
“This is the most exciting time in Penn Medicine’s long history, and I am honored to begin this new work with my colleagues across the health system to advance our position as the place that patients from across our region – and far beyond – can always rely on,” Volpe said.
Lori Gustave
In addition to Volpe’s promotion, Keith Kasper became UPHS executive vice president, while maintaining his responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer, and Lori Gustave was named chief strategy officer, in addition to continuing in her role as senior vice president for Business Development.
“Each of these new roles will be crucial to our forward-looking strategy to maintain and build upon our position as a healthcare provider and employer of choice – the very best place to receive care and work,” Mahoney said.