Vatanka Murphy to succeed Johnson at GHX helm

LOUISVILLE — Tina Vatanka Murphy has been appointed president and chief executive of Louisville-based Global Healthcare Exchange LLC. She will take the reins at GHX on Jan. 1, succeeding Bruce Johnson, who will become executive chairman of the board.

In her nearly 23 years at GHX, which assists hospitals and other health care facilities with support for systems, supply-chain issues and cost savings, Vatanka Murphy has held prominent leadership roles, including serving as president of GHX Europe, senior vice president for global product and corporate development, and most recently, division president of value-based care, according to information from the company.

Johnson, who…