Eric Conley

Eric Conley is the senior vice president and chief operating officer at Froedtert Health joining the organization in July of 2018. He is responsible for the planning, development and oversight of the day-to-day operations of Froedtert Hospital, an 800 bed $1.8 billion organization, leading new operational initiatives, establishing best practices, operational standardization and optimization, and integrating health system initiatives. Effective July 1, 2020, Eric will be promoted to the role of executive vice president and president of Froedtert Hospital.

Eric, a dynamic executive demonstrating operational, strategic and visionary leadership for over 25 years in a variety of complex institutions including large academic medical centers, national health systems, physician organizations and large community hospitals.   Throughout his career Eric has been successful leading organizations through major operational improvements including $220 million reduction in cost, driving programs to Top Ten US News and World Report recognition, top decile performance in hospital patient safety metrics and lead programs to record volumes in Transplantation services.

In addition to Eric’s leadership in his chosen field he has diverse board experience in non-profit organizations.  Experience which includes serving as board chair, chairing and serving on various committees including executive compensation, finance, strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions.  Through his governance leadership he has help guide various institutions through acquisitions, mergers, business transformations and several CEO turnovers.