Press Release: Stephen Lawler Joins Cameron Carmichael
Cameron Carmichael, a leading executive search and advisory firm, is proud to announce that Stephen (Steve) Lawler, a nationally recognized healthcare executive, is joining the firm as Senior Healthcare Executive Advisor.
Lawler brings over 40 years of experience in healthcare leadership, transformation, and organizational excellence, including leading and improving healthcare systems, bridging urban and rural healthcare delivery and fostering strategic partnerships to advance healthcare access and innovation. He previously served as CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association which serves 130 member health systems and hospitals with strategic advocacy, education, data and financial analyses, and other services. His prior career experiences included leading a 1,000-bed academic medical center, developing and driving initiatives to transform rural healthcare organizations, and serving as a U.S. Army officer. He brings extensive experience in organizational turnarounds, building great teams and cultivating winning corporate cultures.
“We are thrilled to welcome Steve Lawler to Cameron Carmichael,” said Martin Godwin, Managing Partner at Cameron Carmichael. “His transformative leadership and extensive knowledge of the current healthcare landscape perfectly align with our mission to connect organizations with exceptional talent. His insights will be invaluable as we continue serving clients to find the best talent, provide coaching and on-boarding support, and build high-performing leadership teams.”
A North Carolina native, Lawler earned his bachelor’s degree from The Citadel and an MBA from Georgia Southern University. He is also a respected coach, educator, and mentor having served as adjunct faculty at East Carolina University and as a guest lecturer at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Duke University, and the Medical University of South Carolina.
“I am honored to join Cameron Carmichael and look forward to collaborating with an organization committed to excellence in healthcare and not-for-profit organization leadership,” said Lawler. “The opportunity to support organizations to identify and develop leaders who will shape the future of healthcare is both exciting and deeply meaningful to me.”
For more information about Cameron Carmichael and its executive search and advisory services, visit https://www.cameroncarmichael.com/what-we-do.
About Cameron Carmichael:
Cameron Carmichael is a premier executive search and advisory firm based in Charlotte, NC. Its specialty is leading C-suite level searches to identify, develop, and place top-tier leadership talent in the healthcare, private equity and nonprofit sectors. Its efficient and effective search process averages 74 days with a 97% completion rate, exceeding industry norms.