Anthony Tersigni, EdD, FACHE is Executive Chair of Ascension Capital LLC, Ascension’s healthcare investment fund.
Dr. Tersigni previously served as President and CEO of Ascension, a healthcare organisation dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. Throughout his more than 40 years of experience, Dr. Tersigni has garnered the ability to recognize, then capitalize on growth opportunities to maximize success. Prior to becoming the first President and CEO of Ascension in 2012, Dr. Tersigni served as President and CEO of Ascension Health since 2004. Previously, he served as Ascension Health’s Executive Vice President and COO from 2001 to 2003. From 1995 to 2000, Dr. Tersigni was President and CEO at St. John Health, Detroit (now Ascension St. John), which at that time was Ascension Health’s largest integrated health system. In addition to his appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medical Education at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Tersigni has shared his expertise with more than 20 professional organizations, serving as a board member and often as board chair.