Anthony Armada, president and chief executive officer of Henry Ford Hospital and Health Network, was recently named chair-elect of the Institute for Diversity in Health Management’s Board of Directors. Armada will serve as the 2010 chairman of the board.

In his current role, Armada leads not only Henry Ford's flagship 903-bed hospital but also its 25 metro Detroit medical centers and its behavioral health services. He also oversees health care delivery and integration.

Armada joined the Institute’s board in January 2008. He was also instrumental in the founding of the Asian Health Care Leaders Association (AHCLA), an organization devoted to increasing the presence of Pan-Asian executives in the health care field to enhance the quality of patient care provided for Pan-Asian populations. He also serves as AHCLA’s chairman.