Leadership Transition at St. Vincent's Medical Center

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut - Vicki Briggs, FACHE, has been appointed president and chief executive officer of St. Vincent's Medical Center, effective July 1. St. Vincent's is part of Ascension, the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world's largest Catholic health system. Briggs will succeed Vincent C. Caponi, FACHE, who announced today his intention to retire effective June 30, 2017.

"I would like to thank the extraordinary group of medical professionals, staff, and Connecticut residents who made me feel at home during my tenure at St. Vincent's and will no doubt continue to inspire me in my future endeavors," said Caponi. "Vicki has been a vital partner by my side here, and her passion and commitment are unmatched. She is well equipped to lead St. Vincent's into the future."

"Vicki is an experienced, values-inspired healthcare executive with a record of results in patient and associate satisfaction, operating performance, and growth in the numerous organizations she has led," said Patricia A. Maryland, Dr.PH, President, Healthcare Operations and Chief Operating Officer, Ascension Healthcare, a division of Ascension. "We're pleased that she has agreed to take on the leadership of St. Vincent's."

Most recently, Briggs has been serving as chief operating officer of St. Vincent's, and along with the executive leadership team has helped lead the transformation of St. Vincent's as it navigates the rapidly