Newport Healthcare Appoints Brian Setzer as New CEO | PR Newswire [Video]

Newport Healthcare today announced the appointment of Brian Setzer as its next Chief Executive Officer. Setzer will succeed Joe Procopio, who will retire as CEO and become Chairman of the Board.

, /PRNewswire/ — Newport Healthcare, a leading provider of evidence-based behavioral healthcare, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Setzer as Chief Executive Officer. Setzer will succeed Joe Procopio, who is retiring after an impactful tenure as CEO and staying on as Chairman of the Board. The announcement follows an extensive nationwide search to identify a visionary leader to guide Newport into its next chapter of growth and innovation.

Brian Setzerbrings decades of leadership experience across the healthcare industry. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Health & Wellness at Walmart, overseeing retail pharmacy, optical, and healthcare delivery operations. Setzer previously held executive leadership roles at Highmark Health and Cigna, managing major business segments as president, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer. With a proven record of driving growth …