SWFL oncology network appoints new board member

American Oncology Network, a Fort Myers-based publicly traded network of community-based oncology practices, has named longtime health care executive Bill Valle to its board.  

Valle spent 14 years at dialysis products company Fresenius Medical Care AG Management and comprehensive chronic kidney disease care firm Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc. Prior to that, he was president and CEO of strategic advisory services at Innovative Health Strategies, according to a statement. Additionally, Valle has served on the boards of Fresenius Medical Care AG Management, Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc., Sound Physicians, Interwell Health and Vifor FMC Renal Pharma Ltd. 

“On behalf of the board, I am honored to be officially welcoming Bill,” Dr. Stephen “Fred” Divers, AON’s chief medical officer and vice chairman. “Bill has extensive experience and knowledge that will help guide AON on its mission forward. 

Valle will join the other board members, Divers, AON CEO Todd Schonherz, James Stith, Bradley M. Fluegel and Ravi Sarin. 

“This is a tremendous opportunity to learn from a seasoned board of healthcare leaders and contribute my knowledge and expertise to AON, a company that I  believe is making a true impact in the communities it serves,” Valle says in the release. 

Founded in 2018, AON's represents more than 240 providers practicing across 21 states. It posted $1.28 billion in revenue the past 12 months.