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Broward Health Coral Springs is pleased to announce that Armando Llechu has been named the hospital’s Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, which starts June 9, Llechu will oversee daily operations at the 278-bed hospital located in northwest Broward County.
A seasoned healthcare executive with experience driving results at large healthcare systems, Llechu most recently served as chief officer of hospital-based care at Lee Health in Fort Myers where he led operations, quality and cost management for the five-hospital system. He also served at Miami’s Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in various leadership roles, including vice president of clinical operations and administrative director of the emergency department and support services.
“We are thrilled to welcome Armando to our leadership team,” said Broward Health Coral Springs Chief Executive Officer Kristen Bowman. “With his proven track record in healthcare operations, Armando will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and strengthening our teams as we continue advancing healthcare for the community we serve.
Llechu earned his Bachelor of Health Services from Florida Atlantic University and his Master of Business Administration from Florida International University. He’s also certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
About Broward Health
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts five hospitals, two trauma centers, a dynamic academic partnership with Florida Atlantic University, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of $1.8 billion, and annually provides almost $470 million of charity and uncompensated care. For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.
