See how this CFO drives transformation with a mission-driven strategy fueled by a culture of collaboration.
Jonathan Ma officially stepped into the CFO role at Sutter Health two months ago after serving as interim CFO.
During that time, Ma built the foundation for a leadership style focused on strategic alignment, operational transformation, and financial sustainability, all while maintaining a solid commitment to Sutter's mission.
Ma emphasizes that lasting operational transformation isn't achieved through technology alone. Instead, it must be grounded in a holistic approach that aligns people, processes, and purpose. He also urges for strategic frameworks around capital allocation, such as Sutter Health’s multifaceted, adaptable scorecard to evaluate its capital allocation. His strategy as a CFO operates on a strong foundation of trust and collaboration, which Ma believes is crucial for alignment on shared goals
Check out these three insights from Ma on how CFOs can achieve their system’s goals for sustainable transformation, capital allocation, and collaboration.
Read more on Ma's leadership strategy here.
Marie DeFreitas is the CFO editor for HealthLeaders.