Brian Paradis is a senior partner with CSuite Solutions, a national strategic advisory firm. CSuite Solutions is led by former healthcare industry CEOs focused on the transition and practical strategies to move the healthcare industry from “volume to value.” Previously, Paradis was president of Florida Hospital’s Central Region, a $4 billion enterprise with over 25,000 employees and 2,000 physicians. Under his leadership, Florida Hospital became the #1 ranked hospital in Florida by US News and World Report for three years. They also launched a new children’s hospital through an innovative collaboration with Walt Disney World to create an immersive patient experience. Paradis’s understanding of the role of imagination in organizational leadership helped develop a creative, results-oriented team based on a shared vision driven by a Strategic Innovation Agenda (SIA). He always asked: “How are we growing our business?”, “How are we making our product better?”, and “How are we building our teams capabilities?” Paradis serves his community by focusing on children, family health, and the arts. He earned a BA in business administration from Southern College, Chattanooga, TN, is a CPA, and is a Certified Management Accountant. He is married, father of five children, and the unexpected owner of three dogs.