Banner Health Will Appoint Kevin Manemann to Executive Role
The Phoenix-based health system has named the former Sutter Health executive as its new operations and transformation lead.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in People
Banner Health will appoint Kevin Manemann as its new executive vice president and chief operating and transformation officer this October. Manemann brings 25 years of leadership experience to the Phoenix-based health system.
Why it matters
Manemann will be responsible for overseeing the operational and transformation agenda at Banner Health, a major provider that manages extensive medical infrastructure across the region.
Banner Health currently operates 33 hospitals and more than 400 sites across six states. The system manages this footprint under a unified leadership structure.
The players
Kevin Manemann
He is an experienced executive who previously led operations at Sutter Health and City of Hope before joining Banner Health.
Banner Health
This is a major health system headquartered in Phoenix that operates 33 hospitals and over 400 clinical sites across six states.
Sutter Health
A prominent California-based health system where Manemann served as executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Christina Oh
She assumed the role of successor to Kevin Manemann at Sutter Health in September 2026.
The details
Kevin Manemann joins Banner Health following a tenure at Sutter Health, where he served as executive vice president and chief operating officer. He previously held the role of executive vice president and chief operations and integration officer at City of Hope.
Timeline
Kevin Manemann joined Sutter Health in September 2025.
Christina Oh succeeded Kevin Manemann at Sutter Health on September 21, 2026.
Kevin Manemann begins his role at Banner Health in October 2026.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows the 2025-2026 executive leadership restructuring cycle at major U.S. health systems. It reflects the ongoing trend of executive mobility between large, multistate health systems.
The transition of executive leadership at a system operating 400 sites may influence long-term operational efficiency and resource allocation for patients. Residents utilizing Banner Health facilities should watch for future service or administrative updates resulting from this shift.
The takeaway
Large health systems often recruit established executives to navigate complex operational and transformation challenges. This appointment signals a continued focus on leadership continuity across the healthcare sector.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis.
