DaVita Inc. announced that its Board of Directors appointed a new independent director, Wendy Schoppert, will join the Board, effective as of July 14, 2023.
“We’re pleased to welcome Wendy to DaVita’s board,” said Pam Arway, independent chair of the DaVita Inc. Board of Directors. “Her proven track record and broad corporate and board expertise will positively impact our governance and strategy.”
Ms. Schoppert has more than 30 years of leadership experience, including serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Sleep Number Corp. from 2011 to 2014, where she also previously served as Chief Information Officer and led Marketing, Digital, International, and New Channel Development. Prior to joining Sleep Number in 2005, Ms. Schoppert led U.S. Bank’s Private Asset Management team and served as Head of Product, Marketing & Corporate Development for U.S. Bank’s Asset Management division. She began her career in the airline industry, serving in various financial, strategic and general management leadership positions at American Airlines, Northwest Airlines and America West Airlines. Schoppert is also a member of the boards of The ODP Corporation, Big Lots, Inc., and Bremer Financial Corporation.
“Wendy’s depth of business and Board experience will offer our team valuable insights as we continue on our journey of redefining kidney care,” said Javier Rodriguez, CEO of DaVita Inc.
“I’ve long admired DaVita’s unwavering commitment to connecting deeply with patients and improving health outcomes,” said Ms. Schoppert. “Joining the Board creates an exciting opportunity to share my perspective and support DaVita in its mission of being the provider, partner and employer of choice.”
With the addition of Ms. Schoppert, the DaVita Board comprises of ten highly qualified directors, with 10% racial/ethnic and 40% gender diversity. Ms. Schoppert will serve on both the Audit Committee and the Compliance and Quality Committee of DaVita’s Board.
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