By Hassan Green and Donna Collins – Buffalo Business First
Jun 9, 2023
Don Boyd has been with Kaleida Health, WNY's largest healthcare provider and employer, since day one – its inception in 1998, to be exact.
Before his current post as president and CEO, he was a leader in the company’s ambulatory services department, executive vice president of business development for Kaleida Health and chief operating officer.
Boyd is credited with leading Kaleida’s response to the pandemic and helping to guide the company through the tragic massacre on May 14 in Buffalo as well as the November storm and December blizzard that followed.
Boyd and the executive team have focused on building engagement with Kaleida’s 10,000+ employees and providers through “Listening Leader Rounds," gaining valuable and productive insight on both staff and patient experiences alike.
Don Boyd
President & CEO, Kaleida Health
Years in health care: 26
Years with your company: 26
Proudest accomplishment in the last year: Successfully reaching a three-year agreement with organized labor
Entered health care profession because: I wanted to be a part of a profession and an organization that meaningfully makes a difference every day in the lives of people and our community.
Awards and achievements: 40 Under 40, Buffalo Business First C-Level Award
College: B.A., University at Buffalo; MBA, University at Buffalo
Spouse: Ann
Children: Aidan, Mia
Born in: Plattsburgh
Lives in: Williamsville
When I’m not working, I’m: Boating, cycling, skiing
Favorite nonprofits: Kaleida Health Foundation, Oishei Children’s Hospital Foundation, SPCA
My to-do list: Learn to play guitar, attend the Olympics, watch the Bills win the Super Bowl
Wishful superpower: Time travel
Self-description: Caring