Lee Health Board of Directors Selects Ben Spence as Next President and Chief Executive Officer

Ben Spence Ben Spence, Lee Health's Chief Operating Officer, has been named the health system's next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2026. The appointment follows an extensive national search. The Lee Health Board of Directors approved the appointment in a meeting on June 4. Fort Myers, Fla, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After a nationwide search to identify the next leader of one of Florida's largest health systems, the Lee Health Board of Directors has selected a f