Q1 2026 Executive Moves in Healthcare Marketing and Communications

2026 has kicked off with a significant number of executive moves in marketing, communications, and growth roles:

• Banner Health: Adrienne Moore, DrPH, was named Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth
• Bassett Healthcare Network: Henry Knoop, PA, was named Vice President of Strategy and Growth
• City of Hope: Nisha Morris was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
• Cleveland Clinic: Kelly Hancock, DNP, Executive Vice President, Chief Caregiver Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, will serve in an expanded role overseeing the Marketing and Philanthropy divisions
• Endeavor Health: Anne Martino is leaving her role as Chief Marketing Officer; Chief Growth Officer Joe Dant will provide interim leadership to the marketing division
• Erlanger Health: Patrice Batchelor was named SVP and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
• Houston Methodist: Laura Lopez left her role as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications
• Indiana University Health: Mark Palmenter was named Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer and Karen Stuerenberg was named Vice President of Communications and Chief Communications Officer; former Chief Marketing Officer Mike Yost retired earlier this year
• Medical University of South Carolina: Peter Hull was named enterprise-wide Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
• Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center: William “Skip” Hidlay is leaving his role as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
• Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare: Danielle Buchanan was named Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
• Texas Health Resources: Laura Irvine was named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Growth Officer
• University of Missouri System: Jody Mitori was named Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
• Wellstar Health System: Thomas Kruse was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Growth Officer