President- Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Chief Operating Officer- Henry Ford Providence Novi & Southfield
Henry Ford Health

Karima Bentounsi is president of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital and chief operating officer for Henry Ford Providence Southfield and Novi Hospitals. She leads a 191-bed acute care campus while overseeing daily operations across Providence Southfield (492 beds) and Providence Novi (259 beds), ensuring alignment with Henry Ford Health’s strategic vision. Karima focuses on advancing clinical excellence, operational performance, and sustainable growth across the Metro Detroit region.

An accomplished senior healthcare executive, she brings extensive experience in healthcare operations, finance, and management across not-for-profit, investor-owned, and public systems. Before the Henry Ford–Ascension Michigan joint venture in 2024, she served as regional COO for Ascension Michigan and previously held CEO and COO roles at Detroit Medical Center, overseeing multiple hospitals.

Bentounsi holds an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management and is recognized nationally for her leadership. She serves on several community boards, including the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network and Novi Chamber of Commerce.