Preparing for the announced retirement of its Lankenau Medical Center president Phillip D. Robinson, Main Line Health has named Katie Galbraith, MBA, FACHE, as his successor.

Galbraith will take over the spot in Wynnewood this September, leaving her present post as president of the Duke University Health System in Durham, N.C.

She has led that organization since 2014, rising professionally and scholastically through the ranks to leave her initial job there — public relations manager — far behind.

“We are thrilled Katie Galbraith is joining Main Line Health as the next president of Lankenau Medical Center and a member of the Senior Leadership Team,” said Jack Lynch, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Main Line Health.

“Katie’s acumen and accomplishments in safety, quality, equity and performance metrics in care delivery and patient access will be assets that will help our system continue along its outstanding trajectory.”

Galbraith brings experience in growing and expanding programs, services, and facilities. She oversaw the largest construction project in the history of the hospital, a $102.4 million Behavioral Health Center and Emergency Department expansion. “This is an outstanding opportunity to be part an organization with a strong commitment to excellence, to people and to community, and I look forward to serving,” she said.