HCA (NYSE: HCA) today announced the appointment of Michael T. Neeb, 44,
as President of the company's London-based International Division
effective December 31, 2006. Neeb replaces John Kausch, who will retire
next year after a 27-year career with HCA.
Kausch, who has been President of HCA's International Division since
1998, began his career as a pharmacist in 1969. He joined HCA in 1979,
serving in several positions, including CEO of West Florida Regional
Medical Center in Pensacola and President of the company's North Florida
Division.
"John has been a friend and an integral part of HCA for many years,"
said HCA President and Chief Operating Officer Richard M. Bracken. "He
has provided invaluable leadership throughout his distinguished career.
So many of us at HCA appreciate John's years of service, and we wish him
all the best in his retirement."
Neeb, who currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of HCA's
International Division, will be responsible for HCA's international
operations, which includes six hospitals in London and two in Geneva,
Switzerland.
"Mike is a 15-year veteran of HCA who is well respected, understands our
culture, and has played a vital role in the success of our international
operations," said Bracken. "We look forward to continued success under
his leadership."
Neeb joined HCA in 1991 when he became CFO of Fawcett Memorial Hospital
in Port Charlotte, Fla. He became CFO of HCA's Southwest Florida
Division in 1995 and CFO of the company's North Florida Division in
1996. He was appointed CFO of HCA's International Division in 2000. Neeb
began his healthcare career as Director Finance/Project for Harris
Methodist Affiliated Hospitals in Fort Worth, Texas. Prior to that, he
worked for accounting firms Ernst & Young and Arthur Anderson.
Neeb earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Baylor University in
1984 and a master's degree in business administration from the
University of Dallas in 1998. He and his wife Amy have two children,
Patrick and Caroline.
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