About

Christopher H. Hunter served as Chief Executive Officer of Acadia Healthcare and as a member of the Board from April 11, 2022 until his departure effective January 20, 2026, when he also resigned from the Board. He was succeeded as CEO by Debra K. Osteen.

Mr. Hunter brought more than 20 years of healthcare experience across a range of sectors to the role. Before joining Acadia he held senior leadership positions at Humana Inc., including President of the Group, Military and Specialty segment and Chief Strategy Officer.

He holds a bachelor’s degree, awarded with highest honors, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Roles

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Former Chief Executive Officer and Director · Current role
2022–present
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer and Director · Succeeded by Debra K. Osteen as CEO.
April 11, 2022 - January 20, 2026
Humana Inc.
President, Group, Military & Specialty Segment; Chief Strategy Officer · Part of more than 20 years of healthcare experience across multiple sectors.
Prior to April 2022
Acadia Healthcare
Chief Executive Officer
2022-2026
Humana
President, Group, Military & Specialty Segment; Chief Strategy Officer

Fixed Compensation

FY 2025
Salary
$1,061,000
All other compensation
$1,181
Total compensation
$7,909,463
NoteFormer Chief Executive Officer

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2025

Cash incentive

Non-equity incentive plan compensation
$1,135,270

Stock awards

Stock awards
$5,712,012

Also at Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.

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