Melrose Resident Becomes MelroseWakefield Hospital Trustees Chair

MELROSE, MA — Andy Freed has been named Chair of the Board of Trustees at MelroseWakefield Hospital.

The Melrose resident earned a Master's degree from Harvard University before becoming President and CEO of the Wakefield-based Virtual, Inc. Freed’s involvement in Melrose Wakefield dates back to 2009, when he began serving as a Corporator. He joined the hospital’s Board a decade later in 2019.

Last year, he was honored with the prestigious Harvard Club of Boston President’s Special Award, which recognizes alumni who exemplify “extraordinary commitment, loyalty, and engagement” with Harvard athletics and the broader Harvard community.

According to Tufts Medicine, Freed’s 30 years of experience in delivering growth and operational success to businesses and nonprofits makes him a good fit for his new position.

“It is a privilege to join my fellow Board members in overseeing the work of the
committed team of physicians, nurses and other staff members who deliver high quality, compassionate care to hundreds of people who count on them every day,” Freed said.