Kenneth E. Arnold

Kenneth E. Arnold is retired and previously held the position of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Lifespan Corporation. He came to Rhode Island Hospital in 1992 and was part of the group that created Lifespan. Ken has a master’s degree in health systems management and a law degree from Tulane University. At Lifespan, he had responsibility for legal affairs and served as a special advisor to the board of directors and to senior management. From early 1999 to 2003, he had executive responsibility for Development. He has also overseen Human Resources on an interim basis. Prior to coming to Rhode Island, he worked in several healthcare organizations, including the University Medical Center of his alma mater, Tulane.