Scott Wester Named President and CEO of Cottage Health

The Cottage Health Board of Directors has selected Scott Wester, MHA, as Cottage Health’s next president and CEO. Mr. Wester brings three decades of healthcare leadership experience. He served as president and CEO of Memorial Healthcare System in South Florida and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

“Scott Wester rose above as a proven, strategic leader in advancing large non-profit and public health systems. He will be a champion for our patient care, shared governance, operational excellence, and commitment to the community,” said Steven Zola, Chair of Cottage Health’s executive search committee.

“Every conversation I’ve had about Cottage Health confirms that its impact goes beyond its hospitals and clinics. It’s a fundamental part of this Central Coast community,” Mr. Wester said. “I’m excited to lead this outstanding organization and the thousands of employees who reflect Cottage’s core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion.”

WittKieffer’s Andrew Chastain, Mark Andrew, Jennifer Sonneland, and Molly Solomon led this search.

Scott Wester Named President and CEO of Cottage Health

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