Executives2026
140 Hospital and Health System CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know | 2026
Chief human resources officers and chief people officers are instrumental in shaping the workforce strategies that power hospitals and health systems.
With responsibilities spanning recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits and professional development, these leaders ensure their organizations attract, support and retain top talent.
As key architects of workplace culture, they align human capital strategies with organizational values and long-term goals, cultivating engaged teams and high-performing work environments.
Note: This list is not exhaustive and is not an endorsement of included leaders, organizations or healthcare providers. Leaders cannot pay for inclusion on this list. Leaders are presented in alphabetical order. We extend a special thank you to Rhoda Weiss for her contributions to this list.
We accepted nominations for this list. Contact Anna Falvey at afalvey@beckershealthcare.com with questions or comments.
