Grady President and COO Anthony Saul Elected to GHA Board of Trustees

Anthony Saul, MBA, FACHE, President and Chief Operating Officer of Grady Health System in Atlanta, was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA), as announced at the association’s Annual Meeting of the Assembly on July 9.

Saul will serve as an At-Large Trustee, working with the Board to develop strategies that support GHA member hospitals, advocate for high-quality patient care, and help ensure GHA remains the leading advocate for hospitals and health systems across Georgia.

“Anthony Saul is an accomplished healthcare leader whose operational expertise, financial stewardship, and commitment to patient-centered care have had a meaningful impact on Georgians,” said GHA President and CEO Caylee Noggle. “He has a strong track record of enhancing operational performance while improving the patient experience. As a leader of one of the state’s safety-net health systems, he brings a valuable perspective that will help inform GHA’s efforts to shape a healthier Georgia.”

A seasoned healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience, Saul joined Grady more than seven years ago as Chief Financial Officer and was later appointed Chief Operating Officer. Earlier this year, he was named President and Chief Operating Officer and will become President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2027, following the retirement of longtime President and CEO John Haupert.

“I’m honored to join the Georgia Hospital Association Board of Trustees and represent Grady alongside hospital leaders from across the state,” said Saul. “By working together, we can strengthen our healthcare system, expand access to high-quality care, and help hospitals meet the growing needs of the communities they serve. I look forward to partnering with my colleagues to advance policies and initiatives that support patients, providers, and hospitals throughout Georgia.”

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