Sutter's Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Names New CEO

Trevor Brand to assume role on March 30, partnering with chief medical executive Ursula Boynton.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Sutter Health has appointed Trevor Brand as the new CEO of its Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, which operates campuses in Berkeley and Oakland, California. Brand will assume the role on March 30 and serve as a dyad partner to Ursula Boynton, MD, the chief medical executive of Alta Bates Summit.

Why it matters

The appointment of a new CEO is a significant leadership change for the prominent regional healthcare system, which serves over 3.5 million patients annually across its network of hospitals and clinics. Brand's experience in driving growth and innovation at Sutter Delta Medical Center will be crucial as he takes on this new role.

The details

During his tenure as CEO of Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch, California, Brand launched a catheterization laboratory, implemented a DV5 surgical robotic system, and expanded gynecology, general surgery and orthopedics programs, resulting in 4% year-over-year surgical growth. He also expanded intensive care services to a 24/7 coverage model and introduced a palliative care program.

  • Trevor Brand will assume the CEO role at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center on March 30, 2026.

The players

Trevor Brand

The new CEO of Sutter Health's Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, effective March 30, 2026.

Ursula Boynton, MD

The chief medical executive of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, who will serve as a dyad partner to the new CEO, Trevor Brand.

Sutter Health

A prominent regional healthcare system that serves more than 3.5 million patients annually across its network of hospitals and clinics.

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The takeaway

The appointment of Trevor Brand as the new CEO of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center signals Sutter Health's commitment to driving growth, innovation, and improved patient care at this important regional healthcare facility.