Accendra Health has named board member Kenneth Gardner-Smith as its next president and chief executive officer, with the appointment expected to take effect early in Q4 2026. Gardner-Smith will succeed Edward A. Pesicka, who announced his retirement in August after more than seven years leading the company. Gardner-Smith has served on Accendra Health's board since March 2022 and is currently CEO of Veritas Veterinary Partners, where he has led a strategy reset and executive rebuild since 2024.
Accendra Health IncAccendra Health names board member Kenneth Gardner-Smith as next CEO, a leadership change with no stated financial or operational driver.
