Name
14. The 2026 COO Roadmap to Operational Success
Date & Time
Monday, April 13, 2026, 9:40 AM - 10:20 AM
Speakers
Aaron Hajart, MS, ATC, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Community Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility
Gretchen M. Leiterman, Chief Operating Officer, Baptist Health Louisville
Iliana A. Mora, Former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Deirdre Salanger, Chief Operating Officer, Strong Memorial Hospital
Paul Myoung, FACHE, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Adult Services, UCSF Health
Gretchen M. Leiterman, Chief Operating Officer, Baptist Health Louisville
Iliana A. Mora, Former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Deirdre Salanger, Chief Operating Officer, Strong Memorial Hospital
Paul Myoung, FACHE, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Adult Services, UCSF Health
Description
This panel will outline key priorities and strategies COOs are setting to achieve operational success in 2026 and beyond. Executives will discuss performance improvement, workforce optimization, and system integration. Attendees will gain insights into how operational leaders are driving efficiency, resilience, and excellence across their organizations.
Location Name
East Exhibit Hall Stage (East Tower - Riverside Exhibit Hall)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Topic Tag
Leadership & Strategy, Operations, Technology, Workforce