Acadia Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health services, recently made a significant addition to its executive team with the appointment of Brian Farley as General Counsel and Secretary. Farley officially took on the role on July 26, 2023, and succeeds Chris Howard, who is retiring after a notable 12-year tenure in the position.
In his new role, Brian Farley is tasked with overseeing all legal affairs of Acadia, which boasts an impressive market capitalization of $7 billion and operates 250 healthcare facilities across 39 states. With a focus on doubling the company’s revenue from $2.6 billion to a projected $5 billion by 2028, Farley’s legal acumen will be vital as Acadia embarks on an ambitious growth strategy.
Before joining Acadia, Farley served as the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for GoHealth, a prominent player in the Medicare Advantage marketplace. His crunchbase profile details how he led various legal, regulatory, and compliance functions and played a pivotal role in the company’s initial public offering in 2020.
His extensive background in healthcare law and corporate governance makes him well-suited for his new responsibilities at Acadia as reported by Law.com.
Farley’s career trajectory includes notable leadership positions at Allscripts, Motorola Mobility, and Level 3 Communications. His exploits were even recognized by bizjournals.
Acadia’s CEO, Chris Hunter, has expressed confidence in Farley’s capabilities. With Farley at the helm of its legal affairs, Acadia is well-prepared to tackle the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the evolving landscape of healthcare.