DaVita Promotes Javier Rodriguez to President
February 15 2012 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care
services that is committed to improving the quality of life for
those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), announced today
that it has promoted Javier Rodriguez to the position of president.
He previously served as DaVita’s senior vice president, a role he
has occupied since 2006.
Rodriguez, 41, has been with DaVita since 1998. During his
tenure, he has held several different roles. Currently, his
portfolio includes Payor Relations, Information Technology,
VillageHealth and the operations of more than 400 dialysis clinics.
Before joining DaVita, Rodriguez worked for Baxter Healthcare
Corporation in finance from 1995 to 1996. He also served as
director of operations for CBS Marketing Inc. in Mexico City.
Rodriguez earned a bachelor’s degree from Boston College and an
MBA from Harvard Business School.
"I have worked with Javier for years, and I am excited to
continue the journey as peers going forward," stated Dennis Kogod,
DaVita’s COO.
“This promotion is a result of the strong performance and
personal growth Javier has demonstrated,” commented Kent Thiry,
chairman and CEO of DaVita Inc. “Dennis and I are excited to work
with Javier to help make DaVita the ‘Greatest Healthcare Community
the World has Ever Seen.’”
About DaVita
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company, is a leading provider of
kidney care in the United States, delivering dialysis services to
patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease.
DaVita strives to improve patients’ quality of life by innovating
clinical care, and by offering integrated treatment plans,
personalized care teams and convenient health-management services.
As of Sept..30, 2011, DaVita operated or provided administrative
services at 1,777 dialysis facilities, serving approximately
138,000 patients. DaVita supports numerous programs dedicated to
creating positive, sustainable change in communities around the
world. The company’s leadership development initiatives and social
responsibility efforts have been recognized by Fortune, Modern
Healthcare, Newsweek and WorldBlu. For more information, please
visit www.davita.com.
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