Corporate News and Events

September 23, 2003

Trinity Health Executive Lou Fierens Named to Modern Healthcare’s 2003 “Up and Comers” List

NOVI, Mich.– Lou Fierens, Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Trinity Health, Novi, Mich., has been named to the 2003 “Up and Comers” list, a national recognition program sponsored by Modern Healthcare magazine. Fierens was one of 12 executives selected from among 150 nominations and was the only finalist from Michigan.

The program annually recognizes rising stars in the health care industry ages 40 and under who represent the future generation of health care leadership.

Fierens oversees the Supply Chain Management department at Trinity Health, managing the processes of procurement, delivery, storage, distribution and usage of medical products and supplies. Since joining Trinity Health in 2001, his office has implemented focused single-source programs that achieve optimum pricing, quality, service and technology across the health system’s supply chain.

“Lou’s ability to transform Trinity Health’s thinking and processes has enabled us to enjoy unprecedented expense control and visibility in our supply chain,” said Michael Slubowski, Executive Vice President, Eastern Division, Trinity Health, who nominated Fierens for the award. “He truly represents the best in health administrative leadership. It is indeed an honor to have him as a key member of our leadership team, and we’re thrilled to know Modern Healthcare considers him one of the finest young leaders in health care.”

Fierens spent the first 15 years of his career with General Motors Corporation in positions of increasing responsibility in manufacturing, production control, logistics, strategic planning, and worldwide purchasing.

Fierens holds a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University, and an MBA in operations management from the University of Michigan. He also completed an Accelerated Development Program (ADP) for International Managers at the London Business School.