Executive Leadership

Robert C. Garrett, a nationally-renowned healthcare leader and sought-after industry expert, is the CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health Network, the most comprehensive health network in New Jersey.

Mr. Garrett began his time with Hackensack University Medical Center in 1981 as a resident, and served as president and CEO of the Hackensack University Health Network from 2009 through 2016, at which time he assumed his position as co-CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. In the face of health care reform, Mr. Garrett optimally positioned HackensackUHN and Hackensack University Medical Center for success through a series of acquisitions, mergers, partnerships and affiliations.

Mr. Garrett’s leadership and strategic vision has garnered much professional praise. He was ranked second on the NJBIZ 2016 “Power 50 Health Care” list. He was also ranked on the “NJBIZ Power 100: The most powerful people in New Jersey business” list for five consecutive years. He was selected as a member of The Wall Street Journal CEO Council, an invite-only council representing some of the most well-respected business leaders in America.

Mr. Garrett received his Master of Health Administration from Washington University in Saint Louis, and his bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University in New York. He and his wife, Laura, live in Morris Township, NJ, with their two sons, Jonathan and David.