Mari Elliott named chief operating officer at HCA Florida Largo Hospital

HCA Florida Largo Hospital welcomes Mari Elliott as the new chief operating officer (COO), effective July 22, 2024.

Mari is an accomplished hospital leader with more than thirteen years of experience. Most recently, she served as COO of HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital where she was instrumental in leading hospital operations across multiple campus locations.

During her tenure at South Tampa Hospital, she successfully mangaged large construction projects and helped launch the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, which is now the busiest program for endocrine surgery in the United States.

“I am excited to welcome Mari to HCA Florida Largo Hospital. Mari is an experienced hospital operator with a strong track record of succesful leadership that places colleagues and patients first,” shares Sebastian Strom, MD, CEO of HCA Florida Largo Hospital.

“I look forward to being part of a dynamic hospital team that serves the local community as well as provides outstanding complex care for the broader Tampa Bay area,” Mari stated.

Mari completed her bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida and her Masters of Business Administration from Rollins College. She is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and serves on the South Tampa Family YMCA Board of Directors.