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Geoffrey Cole has announced he's stepping down as President and CEO of Norwalk Hospital. Cole, who joined the hospital in August 2004, will leave his post on April 8. In a news release, the hospital's Board of Trustees credited Cole for his leadership in developing Norwalk Hospital "into one of the highest quality community hospitals in America," but gave no clear indication of the reason for Cole's resignation. Dan DeBarba, Norwalk Hospital's Chief Operating Officer, will serve as Acting President and CEO.
In a statement, Cole expressed pride in the work that's been done at the hospital, particularly in areas of quality and patient safety, and "the significant strengthening of our financial position." Prior to joining Norwalk Hospital, Cole, a resident of Wilton, was President and CEO of Emerson Hospital in Concord, Mass., for 10 years.
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