Mr. Terry is president and CEO of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, where he handles strategic operations for the 665-bed regional care teaching hospital. He also leads Children’s Hospital of New Jersey, which offers more than 30 specialized pediatric services. Mr. Terry’s leadership has resulted in significant improvements in patient safety and quality for NBIMC, which The Leapfrog Group recognized by awarding it several consecutive “A” safety grades. A diversity and equity champion, he has transformed the NBIMC senior leadership team to better represent the diversity of the community, with people of color and women making up over 40% of current members. He led the 2019 launch of the $150 million Newark Strong expansion project, which has aided economic and community development in the area. He has also led pioneering initiatives to improve overall community health and wellbeing, including the “Beth Challenge”, KidsFit, The Beth Greenhouse and the Reverend Dr. Ronald B. Christian Community Health and Wellness Center. Mr. Terry brings 37 years of healthcare administration experience to the role and has been employed by RWJBarnabas Health for 27 years.
