John Boynton IV Joins Board of Directors at Emerson Hospital


9/30/2021

John Boynton IV, a Concord-based entrepreneur and investor, has been elected to the Emerson Hospital Board of Directors.
 
“We are very pleased to have John join Emerson’s Board of Directors,” said Gloria Clough, chair of the board, Emerson Hospital. “As a highly-regarded business entrepreneur who has led organizations through tremendous growth and expansion, John brings an essential perspective to the board.”
 
John co-founded several companies and runs Firehouse Capital, Inc., a privately-held investment company that focuses on health care services, real estate, technology, and other industries. He also serves as the chairman of Yandex, Russia’s largest internet company. In addition, he is committed to serving non-profit organizations. John was honored as Concord’s Business Person of the Year and has a degree in American history from Harvard College.
 
“I am grateful to have John join our board as we make critical decisions to expand advanced access to high-quality care throughout our region,” explains Christine Schuster, RN, MBA, president and CEO, Emerson Hospital. “John brings tremendous business expertise, leadership, and vision for successful growth.”
 
“As a long-time resident of Concord, my family relies on Emerson for medical care,” said John Boynton. “I am honored to give back to Emerson as a member of the board. My career is driven by a deep belief in the power of community, and that authentic human interactions are essential to our daily lives. I look forward to helping lead Emerson’s growth as a health system that is intrinsic to our entire community and beyond.”