Mr. Meyer has led Phoenix Children’s since 2003, transforming it from a struggling single hospital into one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems. Under his leadership, Phoenix Children’s has expanded significantly, opening major new campuses in Avondale, Glendale and Gilbert, along with a 112,000-square-foot expansion at the Thomas Campus to meet the needs of a growing pediatric population. In response to the youth mental health crisis, Mr. Meyer spearheaded innovative initiatives, including the psychiatry faculty learning community, the Center for Resiliency and Wellbeing, and the suicide prevention program, all aimed at improving access to mental healthcare and early intervention. He is also a champion of workplace culture, launching onsite mental health services, wellness centers, preventive screenings and the Phoenix Children’s baby shower program for employees. His commitment to elevating women in leadership led to the creation of The Phoenix Children’s Women’s Surgical Collective, which promotes academic advancement and diversity in surgical disciplines. Thanks to his leadership, Phoenix Children’s will become the fourth-largest pediatric health system in the U.S. by 2024, has been ranked a “Best Children’s Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report for 13 consecutive years. Mr. Meyer plans to retire in the summer of 2025.
