Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. announced that Judith Scimone has joined Acadia as the Company's Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, she will shape and advance the Company's people strategy, helping to solidify Acadia's position as the premier employer of choice within the behavioral healthcare industry. As a new member of the Company's executive leadership team, Scimone will report to Chris Hunter, Chief Executive Officer.

Scimone joins Acadia from MetLife, where she served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for U.S Business & Global Functions. She joined MetLife in 2020 as Chief Talent Officer. She brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources, working in multiple industries, geographies and functional areas.

She has held significant HR leadership roles in leading healthcare, technology and financial services organizations including Johnson & Johnson, Google, and JPMorgan Chase. She began her career as a mechanical engineer at General Electric. Scimone received her bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon University and holds an MBA from Yale University School of Management.