HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe named Julian Sanchez as its chief operating officer effective April 1, according to an April 1 news release.

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Sanchez was most recently the vice president of operations at Corpus Christi Medical Center, according to the news release. He has bachelor degrees in biology and business administration from St. Edwards University and a master’s of business administration from Incarnate Word University.

“I am thrilled to welcome Julian to HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe and look forward to the expertise, leadership, and fresh perspective he will bring,” Matt Davis, CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, said via news release. “Julian’s experience and vision align with our goals, and I am confident he will play a key role in driving our continued success.”