AMN Healthcare Services Inc. (NYSE: AMN), the largest US healthcare staffing firm, announced President and CEO Susan Salka plans to retire by end of the year upon the naming of her successor.

“AMN Healthcare today is financially and operationally strong, committed to quality and equality, and is led by an experienced and outstanding management team,” Salka said. “The company is well-positioned to continue its growth, industry leadership and positive societal impact.”

Salka has been with the company for 32 years, including 17 years as CEO. She will assist in transitioning the company to a new leader.

“The opportunities to build this amazing organization into the leader we are today have certainly been invigorating and rewarding,” she said. “Now, I am excited to take that same energy and time to pursue my personal passions.”

Salka will stand for re-election to the board and remain as CEO and a director until a successor is hired. The company also announced that a succession plan is in place and a search firm will be used to evaluate internal and external candidates. Chairman Douglas Wheat will chair the search committee along with other independent directors Jeffrey Harris and Martha Marsh.

“Her relentless commitment and passion are recognized throughout the healthcare and staffing industries,” Wheat said. “As importantly, she has positively impacted many people and built a strong, inclusive culture that enables individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals.”

Salka is in SIA’s Staffing 100 Hall of Fame as well as on its 2021 Global Power 150 — Women in Staffing and DE&I Influencers lists.

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