Mark Solazzo

As President, Strategic Initiatives and Chief Operating Officer, Mark Solazzo provides leadership and oversight to all operations for Northwell Health, including its hospitals, long-term care facilities, the nation’s sixth largest physician group practice, an internationally recognized medical research institute and healthcare-related businesses. He oversees a workforce of more than 68,000 employees throughout Northwell, the largest private employer in New York State.

In his role, Mr. Solazzo is responsible for integrating the strategic plan of the organization through its operations and maintaining an organizational culture that recognizes the importance of strategic change leadership, excellence in execution, accountability and the ongoing commitment to long-term growth and innovation. In addition, he is responsible for ensuring the delivery of coordinated services to meet the needs of patients and the community.

Prior to his appointment to chief operating officer in 2005, Mr. Solazzo served as chief of staff and chief administrative officer to Northwell’s President and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Dowling. In that position, he worked with senior leadership to successfully implement Northwell’s strategic objectives, providing management oversight for the development of first-class, cost-effective and integrated programs to ensure the operational and strategic success of the organization. He was also accountable for government relations, and managed Northwell’s emergency preparedness efforts and special projects for the Center for Emergency Medical Services and other core divisions.