Leon Walker

Leon Walker is an experienced financial executive with a strong background in healthcare finance. As Chief Financial Officer at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery since August 2016, Leon Walker has led financial planning, budgeting, revenue cycle management, and strategic initiatives, while presenting quarterly financial performance to the Governing Board. Prior roles include Assistant Director/Finance Officer at New Light Imaging, where Leon Walker managed financial operations, and a Consultant at Tatum Global Consulting, providing financial analysis for KentuckyONE Health Systems. Earlier experience includes significant positions at Saint Thomas Health, Vanguard Health Systems, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, developing a comprehensive skill set in financial management and operational excellence. Leon Walker holds an M.B.A. from Lipscomb University and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Jackson State University.