MILWAUKEE — Medical College of Wisconsin CEO and President John Raymond will step down next year, the organization announced Tuesday.
Raymond will step down on or around June 30, 2026. The organization said he will then commit his time as a member of MCW’s faculty. He was president for nearly 15 years.
“After thoughtful consideration, I am making this announcement now to ensure a seamless leadership transition,” said Raymond in a release. “My years of leadership at MCW have given me tremendous fulfillment, and I am deeply grateful for the trust, support, and collaboration that I have enjoyed throughout my tenure here. I look forward to achieving our strategic priorities and supporting the transition. I will focus my remaining time as President and CEO on strengthening our partnerships and ensuring a smooth and stable transition of leadership, and will continue to work toward opening new doors of opportunity for MCW.”
MCW said its Board of Trustees plans to begin a nationwide search for Raymond’s successor in the months ahead.
As CEO, MCW said Raymond focused on collaboration, a theme he first talked about when he was installed as chief executive officer July 1, 2010.
While Raymond was in the role, he helped address the state’s physician shortage by creating regional medical school campuses. Since its inception, a total of 284 physicians have graduated. He also established a School of Pharmacy, which addressed lack of pharmacists in underserved Wisconsin communities.
Raymond worked to increase the organization’s philanthropic support, growing from $18 million in 2010 to $95.8 million in 2023.
He’s been recognized as a health care leader with various awards, such as “Executive of the Year” in 2020 and “Health Care Leader of the Year” in 2021 by the Milwaukee Business Journal.
“MCW is thriving and well-positioned for continued success and sustainability, reflecting Dr. Raymond’s excellent stewardship and visionary leadership. His deep-seated and unwavering belief in health for all has been a hallmark of his tenure at the helm of MCW. His leadership and dedication have helped to further strengthen and elevate the institution’s reputation throughout the region and state, and around the globe,” said Elizabeth (Betsy) Brenner, chair of the MCW Board of Trustees, in a release. “Additionally, Dr. Raymond’s recognition as an influential executive leader in advancing health, new knowledge, and business innovation underscores the esteem in which he is held across a broad range of stakeholders.”
