Katie Galbraith, MBA, FACHE

President, Lankenau Medical Center

Katie Galbraith, MBA, FACHE, serves as the President of Lankenau Medical Center for Main Line Health. Galbraith, who brings numerous levels of progressive leadership and a wealth of progressive experience in hospital operations, joined the system in September 2022. Prior to her role at Main Line Health, Galbraith served as president at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina from 2014 to 2022.

Galbraith brings more than 25 years of experience growing and expanding programs, services and facilities at healthcare organizations. During her career, Galbraith served in several different roles, including chief marketing and business development officer, chief hospital operations and business development officer, and vice president/COO. During her tenure, Galbraith oversaw the largest construction project in the history of Duke Regional Hospital, a $102.4 million Behavioral Health Center and Emergency Department expansion.

Galbraith has been committed to safety, quality, equity and social justice throughout her career. In addition to serving as president of Duke Regional Hospital, she was the interim head of community health for Duke University Health System. Galbraith also served as a trusted adviser and community partner, strengthening relationships and building collaboration with local government, community leaders and faith-based organizations.

Galbraith received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and MBA from Elon University. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.