David Friend

BDO Consulting

Dr. David Friend is a co-founder and the chief transformation officer of BDO’s Center for Healthcare Excellence & Innovation. He has more than 35 years of global healthcare experience, having served as an operating executive, board director, and advisor. Previously, Friend was chief clinical officer of Golden Living, a post-acute healthcare provider, where he was responsible for the care of 20 million patients annually provided by over 42,000 employees. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and an MD from the University of Connecticut.