Overview

• Care New England said Sullivan will remain in Providence through the end of the year to support the transition.
• The system plans to name interim leadership at Women & Infants and has begun a national search for her successor.
• Connecticut Children's said Sullivan will assume the CEO role on Jan. 12, succeeding retiring chief James Shmerling.
• Sullivan has spent more than 20 years at Care New England, including five years as president and COO of Women & Infants.
• Her tenure included leading fundraising of $35 million for a new labor and delivery center that opened earlier this year.