Guy Giesecke

Guy B. Giesecke is the Chief Executive Officer of Children's and Women's Hospitals at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).1 He joined UMMC in 2010 to lead the Medical Center's pediatric arm, Children's of Mississippi.1

Background and Education

Giesecke is a native Texan who graduated from Abilene Christian University with a business administration degree.1 He later earned master's degrees in health care administration and business from the University of Houston.1 In 2015, he completed his Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) from UMMC's School of Health Related Professions.1

Career Highlights

• CEO of Children's and Women's Hospitals: Under his leadership, the state's only children's hospital has more than doubled its square footage.1
• Expansion of Care: Giesecke has overseen the expansion of a network of outpatient specialty clinics across Mississippi, bringing care closer to children and families.1
• Successful Fundraising: He led the $100 million Campaign for Children's of Mississippi, which exceeded its goal by raising $101.5 million.1
• Prior Experience: Before joining UMMC, Giesecke served as Chief Operating Officer of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas and Vice President of East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, Texas.1

Professional Achievements

• Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives1
• Graduate of Leadership Mississippi1
• Honored as SHRP Alumnus of the Year in 20191

Guy Giesecke resides in Madison with his wife, Kara, and they have three children.1 His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username guy-giesecke-b996333b.2