Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Robert C. Garrett Top Healthcare Leader Named to ROI-NJ’s 2025 Power List

Hackensack Meridian Health leadership and board members also named to ROI-NJ’s Power List

Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that CEO Robert C. Garrett was the top healthcare leader named to ROI-NJ’s 2025 Power List. Mr. Garrett was #4 on the list, up two spots from last year and the highest ranking healthcare executive in the state. He was joined by a number of Hackensack Meridian Health leaders and board members who have been recognized by one of New Jersey’s leading business publications.

“Under Bob Garrett’s leadership, Hackensack Meridian Health has been committed to increasing access to high-quality, innovative care to patients across New Jersey,” said Keith Banks, chair, Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees. “We are proud to have Bob at the helm, and we congratulate him and all of our leaders and board members on receiving this well-deserved recognition from ROI-NJ.”

In addition to Mr. Garrett, the Hackensack Meridian Health leaders named to ROI-NJ’s list include:

• Mark Sparta, FACHE (Health Care), president, North Region, Hackensack Meridian Health
• David Perlin, Ph.D. (Health Care), chief scientific officer, Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI), Hackensack Meridian Health
• Jose Lozano (Economic Development), executive vice president, chief growth officer, Hackensack Meridian Health

“At Hackensack Meridian Health, we are so proud to have leaders who are not only highly skilled but also deeply committed to providing and advancing high quality, compassionate care,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health. “It’s an honor to be recognized by ROI-NJ for the contributions our world-class team members are making to improve the well-being of communities across New Jersey.”

The Hackensack Meridian Health board members named to ROI-NJ’s list include:

• Peter Cancro (Executives: National & Global Companies), founder and CEO, Jersey Mike’s Subs; co-chair, Hackensack Meridian Health Campaign
• Amy Cradic (Energy and Environment), chief operating officer, N.J. Resources; Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Board
• Uli Diaz (Government and Public Affairs), vice president, Government Affairs, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey; Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Board, Hackensack Meridian Ambulatory Care Board and Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation Board
• Mike DuHaime (Consultants), CEO Mad Global Strategy Group; Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Behavioral Health Board
• John Harmon, #64 (Super 75), founder and chief executive officer, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey; Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees
• Richard Henning (Energy and Environment), president and CEO, New Jersey Utilities Association; Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Corporation Board
• Lawrence R. Inserra, Jr. (Executives: New Jersey Companies), chairman and chief executive officer, Inserra Supermarkets, Inc., Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees
• Jim Kirkos (Associations and Organizations), CEO, Meadowlands Regional Chamber & Meadowlands Live! Convention & Visitors Bureau; Hackensack Meridian Ambulatory Care Board
• David Sanzari (Real Estate), CEO, president, Alfred Sanzari Enterprises; Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Board; Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation Board
• Jonathan Schultz, #11 (Super 75), co-founder and managing principal, Onyx Equities; Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees Chair
• Ron Simoncini (Public Relations, Marketing and Communications), President Axiom Communications; Hackensack Meridian Health Marketing SubCommittee

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