Enhabit CEO Barb Jacobsmeyer to step down in July 2026.

Enhabit CEO Barb Jacobsmeyer will step down in July 2026 or upon successor appointment. The leadership search is underway. Jacobsmeyer also serves on the company's board of directors. EHAB shares rose 6.7% post-market on Wednesday.

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice (NYSE: EHAB) has announced that Barb Jacobsmeyer, president and CEO, will step down from her roles in July 2026 or upon the appointment of a successor. Jacobsmeyer has been instrumental in leading the company since its inception and has played a significant role in stabilizing the business and driving growth [1]. The leadership search is currently underway, with the board having retained Russell Reynolds Associates to assist in the process [1].

Jacobsmeyer expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the first CEO of Enhabit and highlighted the exceptional leadership team and workforce. She is confident in the company's strategy and believes it is well-positioned to capitalize on future opportunities [1]. Jeffrey Bolton, chairman of Enhabit’s board of directors, expressed his gratitude for Jacobsmeyer’s leadership and partnership, noting that she has helped stabilize the business and build on its momentum [1].

Following the announcement, EHAB shares rose 6.7% post-market on Wednesday, indicating investor confidence in the company's future and the smooth transition expected under the new leadership [2].

Enhabit will release its second quarter 2025 financial results via a webcast scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EDT on August 7, 2025. The webcast will provide further insights into the company’s financial performance and strategic direction [3].

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/EHAB/enhabit-home-health-hospice-announces-ceo-transition-dp202si8z0wa.html
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/enhabit-home-health-hospice-announces-201600731.html
[3] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250806244595/en/Enhabit-Home-Health-Hospice-Announces-CEO-Transition-Plan