Michael A. Young, MHA, FACHE, President and CEO of Temple Health, reflected on his 7 years at the institution, and his 35-plus years of CEO and senior leadership experience, in an extensive interview ahead of his retirement on Jan. 2, 2026. Young has overseen strategic expansion, including Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital and the Temple Women & Families Hospital, while securing the health system’s financial foundation. His smart risks and thoughtful, deliberate cultivation of talent– at Temple and beyond – leave the institution well-positioned for the future.