Carl S. Armato

As president and CEO of Novant Health, Carl S. Armato leads our thriving integrated healthcare system of hospitals, physician clinics and outpatient centers across North and South Carolina, supported by approximately 44,000 team members. This scale is unified by a shared cause: to create a healthier future and bring remarkable experiences to life.

Novant Health’s performance is underscored by national recognition for safety and quality, with its facilities consistently recognized by The Leapfrog Group for maintaining high standards of patient safety. The continued success of the organization reflects Armato’s leadership approach, which is grounded in empowering people, partnering with physicians, fostering accountability and creating an environment where team members feel supported, valued and experience a true sense of belonging.

This commitment has helped earn Novant Health recognition from Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for eight consecutive years and one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals in 2025.

Under Armato’s leadership, Novant Health has implemented a disciplined growth strategy focused on expanding and strengthening access to care. The organization has broadened its reach across the Carolinas, including the addition of three hospitals on South Carolina’s coast, the development of another hospital in Greenville, and continued expansion of its care network across the Palmetto State. Novant Health has also strengthened access to care through its expansion in coastal and western North Carolina to meet the needs of some of the nation’s fastest-growing regions. By investing in hospitals, outpatient centers, physician clinics and innovative care models, Novant Health is helping more patients access remarkable care while improving the value and outcomes of the services they receive.

A dedicated industry and community leader, Armato is a director on the board of Vizient, the largest healthcare performance improvement company in the U.S. He also serves on the boards of the Healthcare Institute and Longitude Health.

Armato was named one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2025 and has also been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of its Great Leaders in Healthcare and Most Influential CEOs. He was named the Most Admired CEO by both the Charlotte Business Journal and the Triad Business Journal. Author of “A Future with Hope: An Inspiring Guide to Overcoming Diabetes,” he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Diabetes Association, Charlotte Chapter.

Armato holds a Master of Business Administration from Norwich University and a Bachelor of Science in business administration and accounting from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.