Edwin J. Santos is Chairman of the Board of Rhode Island's newest hospital system, CharterCARE Health Partners. In 2009, as the former Chairman of Roger Williams Medical Center, Mr. Santos helped direct the medical center's affiliation with St. Joseph's Health Services. After approval by the State of R.I., CharterCARE began operating in January 2010 with 579 hospital beds, 3,200 employees and annual revenues of $330 million.
Mr. Santos is also Vice Chairman of the Board of Crossroads, R.I., President of the Board of Rocky Hill School, and a member of the Board of Directors of Delta Dental of R.I. In September 2010, he joined the Board of Pyramis Global Advisors, a Fidelity Investments company. Also in 2010, he served as Treasurer of democratic candidate Gina Raimondo's successful campaign for the office of R.I. General Treasurer, subsequently being named to the Treasurer-elect's transition team. In 2012, he became a member of the Cherrystone Angel Group, an early-stage private equity group in Providence, RI.
In addition to his role in the community, Mr. Santos has 28 years of experience in the financial services industry, most recently as Group Executive Vice President and General Auditor for Citizens Financial Group, a $129 billion multi-state bank holding company and one of the nation's ten largest banks. Previously, he was the Chief Auditor for FleetBoston Financial Group's global operations, overseeing approximately 300 employees in various audit, compliance and operating risk functions throughout the U.S. and Latin America. He also served on Fleet's Leadership Advisory Council, and participated in all major acquisitions, mergers and reengineering efforts during Fleet's growth to a $200 billion financial services company.
Mr. Santos, a Certified Internal Auditor, is recognized as a leader in the internal audit profession, with experience in operating risk management, corporate governance and management advisory services. He received a B.S. degree from Bryant University in 1981, where he previously served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Santos was also the recipient of the R.I. Black Heritage Society Award for Labor and Enterprise in 2008. He and his wife, Paula, live with their children, Erica, Steven, and Michael in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.