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Sandeep Randhawa Named by Becker's Healthcare as One of Nation's Chief People Officers to Know

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  • Renown Public Relations
March 10, 2026
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Renown Health is proud to announce that Sandeep Randhawa, MSA, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s national list of “Chief People Officer to Know for 2026.” This recognition highlights 140 chief human resources officers and chief people officers who are instrumental in shaping the workforce strategies that power hospitals and health systems.

People First Culture, People First Leadership

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Becker’s writes, “With responsibilities spanning recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits and professional development, these leaders ensure their organizations attract, support and retain top talent. As key architects of workplace culture, they align human capital strategies with organizational values and long-term goals, cultivating engaged teams and high-performing work environments.”

Reporter Anna Falvey of Becker’s writes, “Leading with a People First philosophy deeply embedded in the values of culture, operations, results and engagement, Mr. Randhawa fosters a culture that prioritizes the wellbeing of Renown’s 8,000-member team. He has implemented best-in-class talent management programs that focus on hiring, training, performance management and succession planning, ensuring alignment with Renown’s core values and strategic goals. Investing in predictive analytics and technology, he has worked to align workforce resources with organizational needs, decrease costs and improve productivity. Through a close partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno, Mr. Randhawa is helping establish academic titling and stronger institutional bonds that support faculty engagement, pipeline development, and a shared commitment to learning, teaching, and professional growth. His efforts to recruit and retain core clinical staff while reducing reliance on temporary workers has positioned Renown as an employer of choice in one of the nation’s fastest growing markets. Before joining Renown, Mr. Randhawa served as system vice president for human resources transformation and integration, and as southwest division vice president, CHRO for Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health. Prior to that he served as vice president of human resources for Dignity Health in Northern California.”

“National recognition by Becker’s Healthcare for our Chief People Officer is a reflection of the quality of Sandeep’s leadership, and the People-First culture we are building together at Renown,” said Brian Erling, MD, MBA, President and CEO, Renown Health. “Sandeep is helping to support and grow talent; to inspire and connect leaders to be present and engaged with their teams, and using technology to simplify processes and unify our organization. As the largest employer in northern Nevada, we have a responsibility to create environments where people feel safe, valued, supported, and respected. Sandeep leads with compassion and integrity and brings a wealth of experience to help deliver on our mission as the region’s only not-for-profit academic health system, committed to saving lives, nurturing minds and caring for all people.”

About Renown Health

Renown Health, northern Nevada's only not-for-profit academic health system, is recognized as a top employer, earning accolades for its commitment to workforce well-being, investment and professional growth. It was named one of "America's Best Employers by State" by Forbes (2025) and recognized as a "Best Place for Working Parents" (2025, 2026) for providing supportive family-friendly benefits. Earlier this month, Renown Health was also included in the list of Becker’s Top Places to Work for 2026. The list also included Sharp (San Diego), UW Medicine (Seattle), UCLA Health (Los Angeles), and USCF (San Francisco).

To join the Renown Health team, visit renown.org/careers.

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