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Amy Wimpey Knight
Cook Children’s Health Care System has appointed Amy Wimpey Knight as chief administrative officer.
Her appointment became effective May 1, according to a press release.
Knight brings decades of national experience in children’s health care, including her most recent role as president of the Children’s Hospital Association in Washington, D.C. Her career also includes senior leadership roles in a boutique health care strategy firm and administrative positions in a children’s hospital.
“We are pleased to welcome Amy to Cook Children’s,” said Rick W. Merrill, president and CEO of Cook Children’s Health Care System, in a statement. “Her extensive experience at the national level, coupled with her deep understanding of the unique needs of children’s hospitals, will be invaluable as we continue to advance our promise to improve the health of every child.”
Knight succeeds Keith Holtz, who is set to retire in early 2026. She will oversee a broad portfolio of executive functions, including strategy, community health, team experience, marketing, and human resources. She will report directly to Merrill.
“I am incredibly grateful to join Cook Children’s and the talented teams here,” Knight said. “This is an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to children’s healthcare and to each child and family we serve.”
She emphasized a vision of strategic growth through innovation, research, and expansion, with a focus on elevating Cook Children’s national profile and collaborative culture.