KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has named Darren Lehrich as Vice President of Investor Relations, a newly created role reporting to Chief Financial Officer Steve Filton.
Lehrich joins UHS from Help at Home, where he held senior finance positions since 2022, including Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Finance and, most recently, Chief Financial Officer. His career also includes leading investor relations at Magellan Health Inc. and American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
Before moving into corporate leadership, Lehrich spent 17 years as a healthcare equity research analyst. He was managing director at Deutsche Bank from 2005 to 2015, leading coverage of healthcare providers, and previously held analyst roles with Piper Jaffray, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, and Furman Selz.
Lehrich earned a bachelor’s degree in health policy and administration from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA in finance from Purdue University.
“Darren is a well-regarded investor relations professional and strategic finance leader who brings strong, trusting relationships within the investor and analyst community,” said Filton. “His coverage of the industry and UHS, coupled with his experience in building investor relations functions, make him an ideal partner for me and the UHS leadership team.”
The appointment underscores UHS’s focus on strengthening its communication with the investment community as the company navigates evolving dynamics in the healthcare services sector.
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