Pete November serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ochsner Health, Louisiana’s largest not-for-profit academic health system and its largest private employer. Under November’s leadership, Ochsner is steadfastly committed to delivering exceptional, high-quality care, powered by human connection, and accelerated by innovation. 
 

Before being named CEO in 2022, November served in numerous senior leadership positions within Ochsner, including Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President of Digital Health, and Chief Administrative Officer. 
 

November has shepherded the organization through several significant partnerships, convening community leaders across New Orleans, Louisiana, the Gulf  South and beyond – including across industries – to unlock growth that improves healthcare access for community members across the Gulf South region. This includes the development of Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana. In partnership with LSU Health Shreveport, Ochsner created a meaningful impact across Shreveport, Monroe, and the surrounding communities by increasing the number of practicing physicians by 70%, expanding behavioral services, and investing more than $450 million in improved facilities and infrastructure. 

This transformative partnership has improved healthcare access and quality, brought patient-centered technology to the academic health system, expanded workforce and educational investments to train the next generation of healthcare professionals, and enhanced research across North Louisiana. November and Ochsner are now partnering with Xavier University of Louisiana to create the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine. Together, they will increase the number of physicians for the region and the nation while promoting a personalized approach to medicine. 

Ochsner recently broke ground on the new state-of-the-art facility and future home of the Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital, which will allow for more children and their families to receive high-quality care closer to home. Ochsner is also expanding access to expert neurology and neurosurgery care with the building of the Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Institute that will bring innovative approaches to patients and their families, including an important partnership with Team Gleason. 

Under his leadership, Ochsner has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare innovation, enhancing the physician and team member experience, advocating for patient-centric high-quality care, and supporting economic growth and development across the Gulf South. He is a champion for cultivating a culture of trust, transparency and collaboration, ensuring that both patients and Ochsner teams have access to improved care delivery and the resources needed to thrive in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. 
 

Last year, Modern Healthcare recognized November as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2025, honoring individuals with significant industry impact and leadership. 

Before joining Ochsner, November served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Head of Acquisitions for LHC Group Inc., one of the largest providers of home care in the nation. Before LHC Group, Inc., he was an equity partner with Alston & Bird, an international law firm, where he helped a wide range of healthcare organizations navigate growth and complex partnerships for more than 14 years. 
 

November earned his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Kentucky, received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky College of Law, and is a Certified Public Accountant. He is actively involved in the community and currently serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland College of Medicine and Adjunct Professor and Guest Lecturer at Loyola University College of Business. 
 

November serves on multiple boards and committees, reflecting his extensive leadership and dedication. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for the American Hospital Association (AHA) as well as the Treasurer on the Board of Trustees for the National World War II Museum. Additionally, he holds positions on the Business Council of New Orleans and the River Region, Leaders for a Better Louisiana, and the University of Kentucky Visiting Committee. He also served on the Healthcare Transition Committee for Governor Jeff Landry and co-chaired the Economic Development Transition Committee for Mayor Helena Moreno. 
 

During November’s leadership, Ochsner Health has also played an important role in giving back to the community as the Official Medical Provider of the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee in 2025 and the Official Healthcare Provider of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. November proudly calls Louisiana home with his wife of over 30 years and two adult children.