Hospitals
10 Novant Health executives
These ten Novant Health executives hold CEO, CFO, COO, chief medical officer, executive vice president and regional president titles at Novant Health. A reader can learn how executives lead hospitals, physician practices and system functions inside a multi-state health system.
Professionals to explore
01—10Alice Pope CPA MBA
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · Novant Health
Chief Financial Officer of Novant Health since April 2024, a C-level finance role according to the profile. The profile also lists Chief Financial Officer at Inova Health (2019–2024), Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at HonorHealth (2016–2019) and Chief Financial Officer at Wellmont Health System (2012–2016).
Carl Armato
LinkedInExperience: President & Chief Executive Officer · Novant Health
President & Chief Executive Officer of Novant Health since 2012. The profile says Novant Health spans hospitals, physician clinics and outpatient facilities across North and South Carolina, supported by approximately 44,000 team members, and that Carl S. Armato has transformed it from a hyperlocal health system into one of the leading integrated healthcare networks in the Southeast.
Chan Badger, MD
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President, President of Primary Care Services · Novant Health
Senior Vice President, President of Primary Care Services at Novant Health since June 2024. The profile says he oversees strategy, operations and innovation across a growing network of primary care practices and employer health programs, and also lists Physician and Medical Director at Novant Health since 2010.
David R. Haufler
LinkedInExperience: EVP and Chief Transaction Officer · Novant Health
EVP and Chief Transaction Officer at Novant Health since August 2025, and SVP, Chief Transaction Officer there since September 2024. The profile says the role leads enterprise-wide transaction strategy and execution to source, negotiate and integrate strategic growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, as a member of Novant Health's executive team.
John H. Gizdic
LinkedInExperience: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer · Novant Health
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Novant Health since May 2024, and Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Novant Health (2021–2024). The profile also lists President and Chief Executive Officer at New Hanover Regional Medical Center (2017–2021) and Chief Operating Officer there (2013–2016).
Kim Henderson
LinkedInExperience: Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer · Novant Health
Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Novant Health since May 2024; the profile describes Novant Health as a multi-state integrated network of hospitals, physician clinics and outpatient centers. Other Novant Health roles listed are Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff (2023–2024) and Enterprise Patient Experience Officer (2022–2023).
Kirsten Royster
LinkedInExperience: President, Charleston Market (South Carolina Region) · Novant Health
President, Charleston Market (South Carolina Region) at Novant Health since December 2024. Other Novant Health roles listed are Market Chief Operating Officer and President COO, Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center (2018–2024), Chief Patient Experience Officer (2018–2022) and President COO, Novant Health Medical Park Hospital & Service Line Leader (2016–2018).
Laurie Whalin, PharmD, FACHE
LinkedInExperience: President, Coastal Region · Novant Health
President, Coastal Region at Novant Health since June 2026, and President, New Hanover Regional Medical Center at Novant Health since February 2025. Other Novant Health roles listed are Chief Operating Officer (2022–2025) and President, Brunswick Medical Center, Coastal Market (2021–2022).
Pam Oliver
LinkedInExperience: Chief Medical Officer · Novant Health
Chief Medical Officer at Novant Health since June 2023, and Executive Vice President at Novant Health since November 2018. The profile also lists Physician, Obstetrics & Gynecology at Novant Health since 2005 and OB GYN physician and Women's Service Line Leader at Novant Health (2014–2018).
Sidney Fletcher, MD, MMM
LinkedInExperience: SVP, President of Employer Solutions · Novant Health
SVP, President of Employer Solutions at Novant Health since June 2026. Other Novant Health roles listed are SVP, President Charlotte Region, Novant Health (2025–2026), Senior VP -Chief Clinical Officer-Greater Charlotte Market (2014–2025) and Chairman of Emergency Medicine (2005–2014).
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- 01How does Novant Health decide which markets, hospitals and service lines get new investment?
- 02How does Novant Health's leadership evaluate and integrate acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships?
- 03What does a vendor or partner need to show before Novant Health's executives approve a new program across its regions?
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