Phoenix Children’s Appoints John R. Nickens IV as President & Chief Executive Officer

Phoenix Children’s appointed John R. Nickens IV as its next President & CEO, following the planned retirement of longtime leader Robert L. Meyer. Nickens has...

November 5, 2025

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Phoenix Children’s Appoints John R. Nickens IV as President & Chief Executive Officer

Phoenix Children’s appointed John R. Nickens IV as its next President & CEO, following the planned retirement of longtime leader Robert L. Meyer. Nickens has deep experience in pediatric healthcare, academic medical partnerships, and organizational growth. He most recently served as Corporate President of Hospitals and CEO of University Medical Center for LCMC Health in New Orleans.

Nickens holds leadership experience at top academic medical centers, including Texas Children’s and Baylor College of Medicine.

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WittKieffer’s Jim King, Dr. Michael Anderson, Kerry Quealy, and Molly Solomon led this search.

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Phoenix Children’s Appoints John R. Nickens IV as President & Chief Executive Officer

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