Meridian, MS, September 21, 2026 —

Robert L. Garrett, the long-serving Chief Executive Officer of Hackensack Meridian Health, has announced his retirement. The announcement marks the end of an era for the prominent New Jersey-based healthcare network.

Following Garrett’s upcoming departure, Hackensack Meridian Health has initiated a comprehensive search process to identify and recruit a new leader to steer the organization. Specific details regarding the timeline for Garrett’s retirement or the commencement of the search process were not immediately provided.

The criteria for the successor, the individuals or firms conducting the search, and the projected timeframe for selecting a new CEO remain undisclosed at this time. The organization has not yet named an interim leader or provided further information on the transition plan.

Garrett has been a significant figure in the healthcare industry, leading Hackensack Meridian Health through various stages of growth and development. His tenure included key initiatives and strategic decisions that shaped the network’s current standing. The impact of his leadership and the future direction under new leadership will be a focus for the organization and its stakeholders.

Further announcements are expected from Hackensack Meridian Health regarding the executive transition as the search for a new CEO progresses. The name of the candidate or candidates being considered has not been released. The specifics of the retirement date have also not been made public.


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