Douglas D. French

Doug is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Santé Ventures and commands more than 30 years’ experience as a distinguished healthcare executive. As a Fellow at the American College of Healthcare Executives, he has spoken extensively on leadership development, healthcare ventures, collaboration and reform.

Prior to founding Santé Ventures, Doug was President and CEO of Ascension Health, the largest nonprofit system in the United States, as well as Founder of Ascension Ventures.

Doug serves on the Board of Directors for several companies, including Herman Miller, Inc. He earned his graduate degree from Xavier University and his undergraduate degree in pre-medical biology from Trevecca University.