BarkerGilmore Recruits Gregory Ehardt as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of ChristianaCare

BarkerGilmore, a boutique recruiting firm specializing in legal and compliance executive search and leadership development, has recruited experienced healthcare industry executive Gregory Ehardt as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of ChristianaCare. The engagement was managed by Brittney McDonough, Partner at BarkerGilmore, and Katie Gilmore, Managing Director at BarkerGilmore.

“Greg’s emotional intelligence is off the charts,” said Gilmore. “ChristianaCare’s leadership team and board were immediately blown away by his charisma, leadership skills, and passion for the mission of the organization. During our thorough reference check process, Greg was described by prior CEOs as a creative problem solver with the company’s best interests at heart. His transparent leadership approach, judicious use of resources, and compliance subject matter expertise will bring significant value to ChristianaCare employees and patients alike.”

Previously, Ehardt served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of the country’s largest private healthcare network. He has been described as a collaborative and transparent leader who flourishes when given the opportunity to help and make a long-lasting impact.

“Greg distinguished himself among a group of highly competitive finalists,” said McDonough. “Following his last round of interviews, the client revealed that there was unanimous and enthusiastic support across all stakeholders to extend an offer to Greg.”

ChristianaCare is a network of private, non-profit hospitals providing services across Delaware and portions of seven counties bordering the state in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of healthcare.

BarkerGilmore is a boutique executive search, coaching, and advisory firm focused exclusively on senior in-house legal and compliance professionals. Its team and expertise set the firm apart, including esteemed General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and executive search consultants, whose national reach, established relationships, and meticulous assessment process have enabled them to excel in the industry’s most challenging and high-profile searches. The team possesses personal experience across industries, which enhances their ability to help public, private, non-profit, and government clients recruit and develop talent. Measured success metrics include high levels of customer satisfaction, search completion rate, track record for diversity, and stick rate. The firm’s mission is to help clients identify, attract, and develop diverse legal and compliance teams to positively impact business performance and shareholder value.