Anthony R. Tersigni

Anthony R. Tersigni, EdD, FACHE, is President and Chief Executive Officer of St. Louis-based Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care.

As the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all with special attention to persons in poverty and those most vulnerable. Approximately 165,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers serve in 2,600 sites of care ? including 153 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities ? in 22 states and the District of Columbia. In addition to healthcare delivery, Ascension subsidiaries provide a variety of solutions including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, clinical care management, facilities management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.

Throughout his more than 40 years of experience, Tony has garnered the ability to recognize, then capitalize, on growth opportunities to maximize success. His education and skill set provide Dr. Tersigni a unique understanding of the efforts needed to lead an organization, especially during difficult and changing times. He is passionate about the formation of leaders in the Catholic healthcare ministry, championing the development of programs and efforts geared toward preparing current and future leaders for all levels of sponsorship, governance and leadership.

Dr. Tersigni has shared his expertise with more than 20 professional organizations, serving as a board member and often as board chair.