Riverview Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Nix as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026.
Nix joins Riverview Health from Little Rock, Ark., bringing more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in healthcare operations, strategic growth, and patient-centered innovation.
Nix most recently served as a senior healthcare executive in the Little Rock region, where she built a reputation for driving organizational transformation, strengthening clinical partnerships, and elevating quality-of-care initiatives. Her leadership has been recognized for aligning organizational culture with community needs and positioning health systems for long-term success.
“We are thrilled to welcome Julie Nix to Riverview Health,” said Dr. William Kirsch, Vice-Chair of the Riverview Health Board of Trustees. “Julie is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with a strong record of improving patient experience, cultivating physician relationships, and guiding health organizations through periods of growth. Her vision and expertise will be invaluable as Riverview Health continues to expand services.”
Nix will succeed interim leadership and take on responsibility for overseeing all system operations, strategic planning, clinical and organizational performance, and community engagement efforts across Riverview Health’s hospitals, physician network, and outpatient facilities.
“I am honored to join Riverview Health and excited to work alongside its exceptional physicians, nurses, and team members,” Nix said. “Riverview Health has a long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. I look forward to building on that foundation and partnering with the community to ensure we continue meeting the evolving healthcare needs of Hamilton County and beyond.”
Nix holds a Master of Health Administration and a bachelor’s degree in business management. Throughout her career, she has championed initiatives focused on operational excellence, workforce development, and expanding access to care in growing communities.
For more information about Riverview Health, visit riverview.org.
About Riverview Health
Riverview Health is an independent, community-based health system offering comprehensive healthcare services throughout Hamilton County. The system’s network includes a 156-bed hospital in Noblesville, a 16-bed hospital in Westfield, three additional combined ER and urgent care facilities and 10 primary care locations. With expertise in more than 25 specialties, Riverview Health also provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services and is consistently recognized for clinical and service excellence. Most recently, Riverview Health was certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2026 and received the Culture of Good Community Impact Award for 2025.
