Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that CEO Robert C. Garrett was once again the top healthcare leader named to ROI-NJ’s 2026 Power List. Mr. Garrett is #4 on the “Super 75” list and is among several leaders and board members from Hackensack Meridian Health recognized this year.
“Bob Garrett has established himself as one of New Jersey’s most respected healthcare leaders, and this recognition is a testament to his positive impact across the state,” said Keith Banks, chair, Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees. “We are fortunate to have an exceptional leadership team and board members who are deeply committed to advancing our mission to transform healthcare and be recognized as the leader of positive change.”
In addition to Mr. Garrett, the following Hackensack Meridian Health leaders were named to ROI-NJ’s list:
- Jose Lozano (Economic Development), executive vice president, chief growth officer, Hackensack Meridian Health
- David Perlin, Ph.D. (Health Care), chief scientific officer, Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI), Hackensack Meridian Health
- Mark Sparta (Health Care), chief operating officer, Hackensack Meridian Health
“We are proud of our dedicated and talented leaders who are committed to their patients' health and providing world-class, compassionate care,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health. “I am honored to be acknowledged by ROI-NJ along with so many of our leaders and board members, who are devoted to improving communities throughout New Jersey.”
The following Hackensack Meridian Health board members were named to ROI-NJ’s list:
- Amy Cradic (Energy and Environment), Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Non-Utility Businesses, Strategy and External Affairs at New Jersey Resources; Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Board
- Chris Maher (Banking), CEO, Chairman, Ocean First Bank, Chairman of the Board of the OceanFirst Foundation; Hackensack Meridian Ambulatory Care Board Chair; Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Board
- David Sanzari (Real Estate), CEO, Alfred Sanzari Enterprises; Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Board; Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation Board
- Jim Kirkos (Associations and Organizations), CEO, Meadowlands Regional Chamber & Meadowlands Live! Convention & Visitors Bureau; Hackensack Meridian Ambulatory Care Board
- John Harmon, #67 (Super 75), Founder and Chief Executive Officer, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey; Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees
- Jonathan Schultz, #12 (Super 75), Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Onyx Equities; Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Board; Riverview Medical Center Foundation Board
- Lawrence R. Inserra, Jr. (Executives: New Jersey Companies), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Inserra Supermarkets, Inc., Hackensack Meridian Health Board of Trustees; Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation Board; HMH Carrier Behavioral Health Board Chair; Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation Board Chair
- Mike DuHaime (Consultants), CEO, MAD Global Strategy Group; HMH Carrier Behavioral Health Board
- Richard Henning (Energy and Environment), President and CEO, New Jersey Utilities Association; HMH Hospitals Corporation Board
- Ron Simoncini (Public Relations, Marketing and Communications), President, Axiom Communications; Hackensack Meridian Health Marketing Subcommittee
- Uli Diaz (Government and Public Affairs), Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey; Hackensack Meridian Ambulatory Care Board; Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation Board; Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Board
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