Mike Fucci has joined the board of Acadia Healthcare, bringing decades of governance and operational experience from his long career at Deloitte to the behavioral health services provider.

Acadia Healthcare (Nasdaq: ACHC), headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, expanded its board to nine members with the appointment of Fucci as an independent director in October 2020. The company operates 582 facilities across 40 states, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment centers, residential programs and outpatient clinics.

Fucci, who retired from Deloitte in September 2020, served as Executive Chairman of Deloitte U.S. from 2015 to 2019 and as Chairman Emeritus until his departure. During his Deloitte tenure he provided governance and operational leadership on strategy, leadership succession, risk mitigation and talent development. He also held the role of Chief Operating Officer of Deloitte Consulting from 2009 to 2015 and was a member of both the Deloitte U.S. and Deloitte Global boards, where he led and participated in key committees focused on risk, regulatory matters, governance and executive compensation.

At Deloitte, Fucci established and co-chaired the Board Leadership Forum, a coalition of Fortune 500 board chairs and lead directors that addresses evolving trends in corporate oversight. He also chaired the Deloitte Foundation, which supports education initiatives across the United States.

Acadia’s chairman, Reeve Waud, welcomed the appointment, saying Fucci “brings a unique perspective on human resource transformation, corporate talent strategies and risk mitigation that will complement the work and expertise of our other directors.” Acadia framed the hire as part of its broader effort to strengthen governance as it executes growth plans and seeks long-term value for shareholders.

Corporate governance experts say appointments like Fucci’s can add institutional oversight and strategic counsel, particularly for healthcare companies navigating regulatory complexity and workforce challenges. For Acadia, which operates a diverse portfolio of behavioral health services, Fucci’s background in risk committees and talent strategy aligns with priorities around clinical quality, regulatory compliance and scaling operations.

As Acadia continues to expand its footprint, the board addition signals an emphasis on governance expertise to support both operational execution and investor confidence.