Richard Leal

Richard Leal has extensive experience in healthcare strategy and growth, currently serving as Vice President of Market Strategy for the Greater Central Valley at Sutter Health since June 2011. In this role, Richard focuses on ambulatory growth and strategic development, overseeing provider growth, new medical office building strategies, internal business efficiencies, practice acquisitions, and identifying new business opportunities. Previous positions at Sutter Health include Director of Growth and Strategy and Director of Provider Recruitment for the Central Valley Region. Before joining Sutter Health, Richard held a position in physician recruitment at Tulane Medical Center from May 2007 to May 2011. Richard earned a B.A. in Music Performance and Political Science from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Syracuse University.