The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has officially made Jonathan Kennedy its vice president of finance and corporate services.
ACHC, based in Cary, North Carolina, made the announcement in a March 17 press release. Kennedy, who had been serving as the accreditation organization’s interim VP of finance, “brings over 30 years of experience in financial leadership across health-care, technology and service-based industries,” ACHC said. “His diverse background spans privately held startups to Fortune 500 companies, positioning him to help drive ACHC’s continued growth and operational excellence.
“As a veteran corporate executive, Kennedy brings deep expertise in accounting, financial planning and analysis, and reporting, complemented by extensive experience in treasury, cash management, and mergers and acquisitions,” the announcement added. “His distinguished career includes senior leadership roles across various industries, including overseeing the North and South American finance shared service operations of the world’s largest Clinical Research Organization (IQVIA, formerly Quintiles).”
Kennedy will oversee ACHC’s accounting and finance, budgeting, strategy, human resources, corporate communications, and information technology functions.
“We are thrilled to officially welcome Jon to the ACHC leadership team,” said José Domingos, president/ CEO of ACHC. “During his time as interim vice president, Jon has demonstrated outstanding leadership, financial expertise, and a strong ability to foster collaboration across our organization. His extensive experience in financial strategy and client relations will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our services and support our partners with excellence.”
“I’m honored to step into this role at ACHC and continue working alongside such a dedicated team,” Kennedy said. “I look forward to driving operational efficiencies, strengthening financial strategies and supporting the organization’s continued growth in the evolving health-care landscape.”