Bayhealth welcomes Kyle Benoit as chief operating officer

Bayhealth has named Kyle E. Benoit, MHA, FACHE, as its executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Benoit joins Bayhealth from Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, Ill., where he served as senior vice president and chief operating officer. His prior appointments at the healthcare system included vice president of operations and vice president of clinical services. He also previously served as director of perioperative services at University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System in Chicago.

“We are truly honored that Kyle has chosen to relocate to Delaware to join the Bayhealth team,” said Terry M. Murphy, FACHE, Bayhealth president and CEO. “Kyle’s commitment to advancing people and operations was felt by all of us who had the pleasure of meeting him through the recruitment process. He has a sensible and forward-thinking approach to operations, business and strategy that makes him a strong fit on our leadership team as well as a good fit for the communities we serve.”

In his role with Bayhealth, Benoit is responsible for setting the vision and leading the day-to-day operations at the health system in central and southern Delaware. He will oversee planning and business development, corporate support services, supply chain, outpatient and ambulatory services, service lines and Sussex Campus operations.

“I’m thrilled to serve the Bayhealth team and the people of Delaware in my new role,” said Benoit. “I have a team-first mindset and believe my No. 1 responsibility as a leader is helping those around me harness their why and grow from there. I look forward to working alongside my Bayhealth peers and partners across the community to achieve goals that will ensure every patient has access to and receives the high-quality and safe care they deserve.”

Benoit holds a master of healthcare administration degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has been a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives since 2009.