Surgery Partners, Inc. announced that R. David Kretschmer has been appointed Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. In the near term, Mr. Kretschmer will also serve as interim Chief Financial Officer following the departure of Teresa Sparks, who is stepping down to pursue other opportunities after a combined 20 years of distinguished service to the company and legacy company Symbion, Inc. Mr. Kretschmer joins company from Anthem, Inc., where he most recently served as Senior Vice President of Treasury and Corporate Strategy.