Ashley Gayles

AVP & Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview
Ashley Gayles is an accomplished finance executive with expertise in healthcare financial management. As the AVP & Chief Financial Officer at Orlando Health, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial strategy, reporting, and operational efficiency. Gayles brings a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic decision-making to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the AVP & Chief Financial Officer at Orlando Health, Gayles leads a team of financial professionals in managing the organization's $2.5 billion annual budget. She is responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic planning to ensure the financial health and operational excellence of the healthcare system. Under her leadership, Orlando Health has achieved consistent annual revenue growth of 8% and improved its operating margin by 2 percentage points.

Career Progression
Gayles has a diverse background in healthcare finance, having held roles of increasing responsibility at leading institutions. Prior to joining Orlando Health, she served as the Chief Financial Officer at St. Mary's Medical Center & Palm Beach Children's Hospital, where she restructured the finance department and implemented new cost-saving initiatives that resulted in a 15% reduction in operating expenses. Earlier in her career, Gayles held finance roles at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, where she played a key role in improving the organization's cash flow management and reducing bad debt by 20%.

Academic Background
Gayles holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Memphis and a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

Areas of Expertise

• Healthcare financial management

• Financial reporting and analysis

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Strategic planning and decision-making

• Process improvement and operational efficiency

• Risk management and compliance

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Gayles has demonstrated a track record of driving tangible financial and operational improvements for healthcare organizations. She has played a key role in implementing data-driven decision-making processes, streamlining financial operations, and enhancing the overall financial performance of the institutions she has served.

Conclusion
With her extensive experience in healthcare finance, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities, Ashley Gayles is well-positioned to continue driving the financial success and operational excellence of Orlando Health. Her commitment to innovative solutions and data-driven decision-making make her a valuable asset to the organization and the healthcare industry as a whole.