Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., elected as new president and CEO, Mayo Clinic

Dr. Gianrico Farrugia
Dr. Gianrico Farrugia
ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees announced on Friday, Aug. 10, that it has elected Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., (JAN-ree-koh fa-ROO-jah), vice president, Mayo Clinic, and CEO of Mayo Clinic in Florida to succeed John Noseworthy, M.D., as president and CEO, Mayo Clinic. Dr. Noseworthy remains president and CEO, Mayo Clinic, through his retirement at the end of the year. Drs. Noseworthy and Farrugia will work closely together through this period of transition…

Destination Medical Center (DMC) congratulates Gianrico Farrugia, M.D. in his newly elected role as President and CEO of Mayo Clinic, replacing John Noseworthy, M.D. Dr. Noseworthy was instrumental in the formation of DMC and has been steadfast in his support of this initiative. Dr. Farrugia is a visionary and innovative leader with an impressive career with Mayo Clinic. Rochester is experiencing phenomenal growth, and DMC looks forward to continued collaboration with Dr. Farrugia as we partner with Mayo Clinic, the state of Minnesota, local municipalities and community organizations to secure Rochester’s status as a global destination for health and wellness.

– Lisa Clarke, executive director, Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency