Rhett Lankford

SVP, General Manager, NAPA Managed Services

Rhett Lankford serves as Senior Vice President and General Manager of NAPA Managed Services, specializing in identifying and cultivating high-value partnerships with hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and academic medical centers. His strategic focus is on optimizing operating room performance, enhancing patient experience, and maximizing profitability—key areas of interest for private equity stakeholders.

With two decades of professional experience, Rhett brings a wealth of knowledge in healthcare and financial services. At PricewaterhouseCoopers, he excelled in relationship management and corporate development for health systems and academic medical centers, providing deep insights into the operational efficiencies and financial performance that drive value creation. His tenure at Eli Lilly and Company included pivotal roles in management, strategy, quality, and sales, while his early career at Wells Fargo Financial Services grounded him in solid financial acumen.

Rhett holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from The University of Southern Mississippi and is a graduate of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s Management Program. His professional certifications include being a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and a Malcolm Baldrige Quality Examiner, underscoring his commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.