AdaptHealth names Suzanne Foster CEO

AdaptHealth announced that its Board of Directors has named Suzanne Foster as its Chief Executive Officer. Foster will assume leadership of the company from interim CEO and Chairman of the Board, Richard Barasch, on May 20, 2024. Foster will join the Company from Danaher Corporation where she served as President of Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global provider of biomedical technologies and laboratory instruments. Ms. Foster brings over 25 years of healthcare experience as a purpose-driven leader with a strong-track record of leading growth businesses in the healthcare market, specifically in-home care, life sciences, medical devices, supply chain and distribution, and healthcare technology. Ms. Foster has a demonstrated history of delivering consistent growth and improving profitability. Previously, Ms. Foster served as the President of Cardinal Health At-Home Solutions, President of Stanley Healthcare, a Stanley Black & Decker business, and General Manager of Medtronic Advanced Energy. Ms. Foster holds an MPH in Law and Health Policy from Harvard University and a JD from Suffolk University Law School. “We are delighted to welcome Suzanne to AdaptHealth,” said Mr. Barasch. “Our board conducted an extensive search and Suzanne stood out as the ideal candidate. I am confident that Suzanne has the skills and experiences to lead AdaptHealth as it solidifies its position in the epicenter of efforts to improve the health of people with chronic conditions like diabetes, sleep apnea, obesity, and COPD.”