AtlantiCare’s Board of Trustees has appointed Michael J. Charlton as the president and CEO of the AtlantiCare health system, after a thorough selection process conducted by Korn Ferry, a preeminent executive search firm. Charlton has been in the role of interim president and CEO since June 1.

Charlton will be responsible for AtlantiCare’s operations, development and strategic growth, leading a team of more than 6,500 in five southeastern New Jersey counties.