Kydd Named to Lifespan Board

Kydd Named to Lifespan Board

Phil Kydd has been named to the board of Lifespan — RI’s largest healthcare organization. 

Professionally, Kydd is the Deputy Director for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and has had an impressive tenure as an Executive in Residence at the University of Rhode Island, advising executive leadership on capital improvements across the University’s four campuses. He developed the URI 2017 – 2025 R.I. Transportation Improvement Program and created and implemented URI’s award-winning Transportation and Parking Master Plan. Prior to his role at URI, Kydd spent 29 years at RIDOT, serving as deputy director and chief operating officer from 2010 until his assignment at URI began in 2015. He is a life trustee of The Miriam Hospital Foundation, a past chairman of The Miriam’s neighborhood and community relations committee, and vice chairman of the HarborOne RI Foundation.
 
“I’m very pleased to join the Lifespan Board of Directors,” Kydd said. “I have enjoyed my board service at The Miriam Hospital and am happy to put my experience in transportation, mobility management and planning to work for the Lifespan system. I look forward to collaborating with my fellow directors and Lifespan executives in the months and years ahead.”

“I’m delighted that Phil accepted our offer to join the Lifespan board,” said Lawrence Aubin, Sr., chairman of the Lifespan Board of Directors. “We are truly fortunate to have Phil joining the Lifespan board of directors. His work in the community has been impressive, not only supporting The Miriam Hospital, but his work with the HarborOne RI Foundation His active community participation reflects his deep commitment to the people of Rhode Island.   

“Phil is widely respected for the work he has done to make transportation in the State of Rhode Island more accessible and more ‘green’,” said Lifespan President & CEO Timothy J. Babineau, M.D. “He brings a new expertise to the board, and we look forward to benefitting from his extensive knowledge and experience.”