Enhabit CEO Jacobsmeyer to Step Down in July 2026

Enhabit CEO Barb Jacobsmeyer plans to step down in July 2026, with the board initiating a leadership succession plan. Jacobsmeyer will support the transition and a search for her successor will be conducted by Russell Reynolds Associates. She expressed confidence in Enhabit's strategy and its potential to create shareholder value.

Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB), a leading home health and hospice provider, has announced that President and CEO Barb Jacobsmeyer will step down from her role in July 2026 or upon the appointment of her successor. Jacobsmeyer has been instrumental in the company's growth and stability since her tenure began.

In a statement, Jacobsmeyer expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve as the first CEO of Enhabit and highlighted the team's commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care. She is confident in the company's strategy and believes it is well-positioned to capitalize on future opportunities and create shareholder value [1].

The board of directors, led by Chairman Jeffrey Bolton, has initiated a leadership succession plan with Jacobsmeyer's full support. The company has retained executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates to assist in finding a successor [2].

Enhabit operates 364 locations across 34 states, including 251 home health locations and 113 hospice locations. The company has been making steady progress under Jacobsmeyer's leadership, and the board is committed to ensuring a smooth transition as they seek a new CEO to drive the next phase of growth [3].

References:

[1] https://homehealthcarenews.com/2025/08/enhabit-ceo-barb-jacobsmeyer-plans-to-step-down/
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4480678-enhabit-ceo-to-step-down-in-july-2026-leadership-search-underway-shares-up
[3] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/enhabit-home-health-hospice-announces-201600731.html