Vivent Health appoints Brandon Hill as new President and CEO
MILWAUKEE, WI – Vivent Health, a national leader in HIV care and prevention, announces that Brandon Hill, PhD has been named as President and CEO effective immediately.
Dr. Hill has been at the forefront of innovation in healthcare delivery for people living with and at elevated risk for HIV throughout his career. In his new role, he remains focused on ensuring high-quality, inclusive and integrated HIV care and treatment reaches people challenged by adverse social determinants of health to help them live their best lives.
“After a comprehensive search and thorough succession planning, I am pleased that the Board has appointed Brandon as President and CEO. His innovative approach, diverse perspective, and strategic thinking make him an exceptional leader to advance Vivent Health’s mission,” said Arvan Chan, Chairman of the Board of Vivent Health. “Brandon has a track record of strong leadership and significant experience, and I have been consistently impressed by Brandon’s passion and vision to ensure higher and better levels of service and outcomes for our patients, our champions, and our strategic partners. The Board and I are confident that he is the right leader to lead the next chapter of Vivent Health’s success.”
“I am thrilled to lead the next chapter of Vivent Health as we reach a new era of the HIV epidemic with advancements in treatment and prevention strategies. Our proven model of care is an incredibly effective tool in addressing what continues to be one of the most pressing public health issues, particularly among LGBTQ+ people and communities of color. By delivering integrated primary and HIV medical care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services along with case management, food pantry, and housing and legal services, we help people overcome the socioeconomic challenges that too often impede good health,” said Dr. Hill. “As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and as a person of color, this work is incredibly personal to me, and I am committed to ensuring our services meet the needs of people disproportionately impacted by HIV in the communities we serve. I am humbled to join an amazing team of people across many states who are dedicated to our mission of ending HIV as an epidemic.”
Dr. Hill has an extensive background in LGBTQ+ and sexual healthcare services. Over the past year, he served as the Interim President and CEO of Vivent Health, having previously been the organization’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, leading Vivent Health’s operations and integration activities. Prior, Dr. Hill served as the Executive Director of Howard Brown Health’s Center for Education, Research, and Advocacy; President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains; and Executive Director of the University of Chicago’s adolescent sexual and reproductive health research center, Ci3.
Dr. Hill is a graduate of Indiana University, earning a doctorate in gender studies with a concentration in behavioral science and psychology. He is a member of the board of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) and Kinsey Institute International Advisory Council.
The appointment of Dr. Hill as Vivent Health’s President and CEO follows an extensive national search.