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Texas Health CEO Barclay Berdan to Step Down, Citing Strong Leadership Transition

Barclay Berdan, who has led Texas Health since 2014, will hand over the reins on Sept. 20 to Winjie Miao.

Jubal Nash

August 20, 20261 min read

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Barclay Berdan is preparing to step down as chief executive of Texas Health Resources after more than a decade leading the Arlington-based healthcare system. He has stated that he believes the organization is in strong condition as he prepares to leave his post.

Berdan will officially transfer leadership responsibilities to Winjie Miao on September 20. The outgoing CEO expressed confidence in the continuity of the system’s operations and strategic direction under new management.

Since taking the helm in 2014, Berdan has overseen significant changes within the Texas Health network. His departure marks the end of a long tenure that has shaped the current structure of one of North Texas’s largest medical providers.

While specific details regarding Miao’s immediate plans or strategic shifts have not been fully outlined in available reports, Berdan indicated that he sees clear priorities for his successor to address. He emphasized that the foundation for future growth and stability is already in place.

The transition represents a major leadership change for the healthcare giant. As Berdan prepares to exit his role, attention turns to how Miao will navigate the ongoing challenges and opportunities facing the Texas Health system.

Further details about the specific priorities Berdan identified or the timeline for any additional administrative changes are not yet clear.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital employs about 1,100 people in Denton, according to local government records.

Source: The Business Journals.

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https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2026/08/19/texas-health-barclay-berdan-retirement-succession.html

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Jubal Nash

Jubal Nash reports on local business, new openings, and economic development in Denton.

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