Hoxworth Blood Center welcomes new chief financial officer/executive doctor of business administration

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is pleased to announce the appointment of new chief financial officer/executive doctor of business administration (CFO/EDBA), Nick Leibold, MBA.

Leibold comes to Hoxworth after a financial career in highly prestigious investment, financial and pharmaceutical corporations in New York and work as a successful chief financial officer and co-chief executive officer of a pharmaceutical company with employees and operations across 40+ states.

“Mr. Leibold’s expertise will help us support and strengthen the services we provide to patients and donors in the Tri-State,” states Hoxworth director, José Cancelas, MD, PhD.  “He brings many attributes to the senior leadership of Hoxworth and will play a key role in our strategic efforts going forward.” 

Leibold, a Cincinnati native, earned his B.S. in Finance from Miami University and his MBA from the Stern School of Business of New York University. 

Hoxworth Blood Center welcomed Leibold’s arrival on March 27, 2023.

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