Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, December 2025 — Following a nationwide search, Cone Health has named Dr. Paul Krakovitz, FACS, as its next Chief Executive Officer. He will join the health system in March 2026.
Dr. Krakovitz is a transformational, mission-driven leader with more than two decades of experience leading nationally recognized health systems. He previously served as Desert Region President and Senior Vice President at Intermountain Health, where he expanded the region to include three acute hospitals, 130 care sites, 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers, 8,500 caregivers, outpatient imaging services, ambulatory surgical centers, urgent care facilities, hospice care and home care services.
Prior to that role, he served as Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Specialty-Based Care at Intermountain Health. He also spent more than a decade at Cleveland Clinic, working as Vice Chairman of Surgical Operations, Hospital Operations and Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.
Most recently, Dr. Krakovitz served as an Executive-in-Residence at Cressey & Company, an investment firm focused on improving America’s healthcare system. He also continues to practice pediatric otolaryngology at the University of Utah.
“Krakovitz embodies the values that define Cone Health,” said Dr. Yun Boylston, Cone Health Board of Trustees Chair. “The Board is delighted to welcome him to the role of CEO at Cone Health. We look forward to the transformational leadership and compassion he will bring to our patients, communities, providers and team members.”
Dr. Jaewon Ryu, Risant Health Chief Executive Officer, added: “Dr. Krakovitz is a thoughtful, mission-driven leader, and I’m confident he will guide Cone Health into its next chapter with passion and vision. We’re excited to continue delivering on Risant Health’s vision to scale value-based care and improve the health of the communities we serve. Dr. Krakovitz’s leadership will be instrumental as we accelerate this important work together.”
“With a proud history and a clear vision for the future, Cone Health stands at the intersection of care and community. It’s a place where mission and culture come together in meaningful ways. That combination is what attracted me here,” he said. “I’m honored to lead alongside such dedicated colleagues as we build on this legacy and embrace new opportunities as we continue our transformational journey in value-based care. Together, we will keep this health system vibrant, successful and deeply connected to those who depend on us.”
Bernie Sherry, who has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since June 2025, will continue in the role until Dr. Krakovitz begins in March.
About Cone Health
Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Cone Health features 150 physician practices including primary and specialty care provided through Cone Health Medical Group and Triad HealthCare Network. The system operates five hospitals and six ambulatory care centers across the North Carolina Piedmont and provides Medicare Advantage insurance through HealthTeam Advantage. Cone Health is ranked #1 in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem metro by U.S. News & World Report and is part of Risant Health.
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