Susan Fox of White Plains Hospital elected WCA board chair

The Board of Directors of the Westchester County Association (WCA) on Sept. 23 elected Susan Fox, who is the president and CEO of White Plains Hospital, to become the board’s  next chairperson. She is due to succeed William P. Harrington in the position on Jan. 1, 2022.

Fox currently serves as vice chair of the board.

Michael Romita, president and CEO of the WCA, said, “Working with Susan over the past 18 months, it”™s easy to see her dedication to businesses and nonprofits throughout the region. With a visionary leader such as Susan at the helm of our board, the WCA will continue to set the professional agenda for economic growth throughout the region.”

Romita said that Harrington will remain as part of the WCA’s leadership team.

“I am honored to take on the role of chair of the WCA and thank Bill Harrington for his longstanding commitment and dedication to this organization,” Fox said. “Bill helped to advance the mission of the WCA, acting as a strong advocate for our members while overseeing nearly a decade of strong economic growth and development in the region.”

Fox said that she is looking forward to working alongside Romita in support of local businesses.

“Westchester has become an economic powerhouse because our community understands that a rising tide lifts all boats,” Fox said. “The WCA has been able to create something truly special for the business community through its collaborative spirit, private/public partnerships, and a constant desire to innovate and evolve.”

Fox has headed White Plains Hospital since May of 2015, having joined in 2010 as senior vice president of administration. She is credited with driving the expansion of the hospital while creating strategic partnerships and recruiting top clinical and administrative talent.

Fox is a member of the American Hospital Association Board of Trustees, serving as chair of its Regional Policy Board 2. She is on the Columbia University School of Nursing Board of Visitors and the Board of the Healthcare Association of New York State. She is a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer congratulated Fox as well as the WCA for having chosen her for the post.

“Over the years Susan has proven her dedication to both the business and nonprofit sectors across the county, and she will bring a wealth of experience and talents from the health care industry to her new role,” Latimer said.