Chief Executive, Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Valdespino was appointed president and chief executive of Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys in September 2009. The nonprofit and nonsectarian facility is one of the largest acute care hospitals in the region, with 350 beds. It’s dedicated to assisting diverse and challenged communities in the San Fernando Valley. Valdespino has over 40 years of hospital management experience. Prior to joining Valley Presbyterian, he was senior vice president of operations for Tenet Health Corp.’s Southern California region. He was also president and chief executive of St. Vincent Medical Center and chief executive of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Orange County. He’s received a number of accolades, including an Up and Comers award from Modern Healthcare.