Professional Background: Business
Lloyd Dean is CEO Emeritus of CommonSpirit Health (previously CHW and Dignity Health) having served as its CEO for 22 years service. Previously, he served in executive positions with Advocate Health Care and The Upjohn Company. Currently, Lloyd serves on the boards of Golden Arrow Merger Corp., Guidehouse, McDonald’s Corporation, Nox Health and Progyny; previously, he was a director of Wells Fargo. He has been appointed to several commissions and task forces by the Governors of California and currently serves on the New York State Future of Health Care Commission and the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. Lloyd is a nationally recognized leader and speaker within healthcare; his training is in sociology, communication and educational leadership.
Interview Quotes:
“Never consider a board until you have done background research.”
“Strongly enourage minority candidates to consider private company boards.”
“It is useful to study the thought patterns of other directors.”