SAN DIEGO, July 30, 2018
/PRNewswire/ -- AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (NYSE: AMN), the
leader and innovator in healthcare workforce solutions and staffing
services, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed
Daphne E. Jones as a new independent
director. With the election of Ms. Jones, the size of AMN
Healthcare's Board of Directors increases from eight to nine
members.
Ms. Jones is an accomplished and seasoned executive with
extensive experience in strategic, entrepreneurial and global use
of digital technologies within multi-national corporations. She has
over 30 years of experience in general management and executive
level roles at IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Hospira (now Pfizer) and
GE Healthcare. In her most recent tenure at GE, she served in roles
including Senior Executive for Future of Work; Chief Information
Officer for Product Engineering, Imaging, and Ultrasound; and Chief
Information Officer for Global Services – all comprising a
$13 billion segment within GE
Healthcare.
Since her retirement from GE Healthcare in 2017, Ms. Jones has
been serving as an independent director on public and
not-for-profit boards, including Masonite International and the
Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
"Daphne's addition to our Board of Directors is very exciting
and will make a positive impact in the evolution of AMN
Healthcare," said Susan Salka,
President and CEO. "Her significant experience and passion for
transformative technology solutions and redefining business models
will provide important insights and contributions to the continuing
success of our company. AMN Healthcare is committed to
regularly refreshing and strengthening our Board, and Daphne is a
perfect match for the experiences and values we were seeking."
"I am looking forward to joining the Board of Directors at AMN
and contributing to this innovative company," said Ms. Jones. "I'm
excited to be part of AMN's work in transforming the way healthcare
organizations can effectively manage their staffing at all levels,
while also achieving financial, operational and clinical
goals."
About AMN Healthcare
AMN Healthcare is the leader and
innovator in healthcare workforce solutions and staffing services
to healthcare facilities across the nation. The Company provides
unparalleled access to the most comprehensive network of quality
healthcare professionals through its innovative recruitment
strategies and breadth of career opportunities. With insights and
expertise, AMN Healthcare helps providers optimize their workforce
to successfully reduce complexity, increase efficiency and improve
patient outcomes. AMN delivers managed services programs,
healthcare executive search solutions, vendor management systems,
recruitment process outsourcing, predictive modeling, mid-revenue
cycle solutions, and other services. AMN Healthcare is committed to
fostering and maintaining a diverse team that reflects the
communities we serve. Our commitment to the inclusion of many
different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives enables our
innovation and leadership in the healthcare services industry. For
more information about AMN Healthcare,
visit www.amnhealthcare.com.
Media Contact:
Jim
Gogek
Corporate Communications
AMN Healthcare
(858) 350-3209
Jim.Gogek@amnhealthcare.com
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