Jarrod Johnson, MBA/FACHE

President, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Jarrod Johnson, MBA, FACHE, serves as president of Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. In this role, he provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the hospital, working closely with the executive leadership team to advance quality, safety, patient experience, physician engagement and organizational performance. He is responsible for hospital operations, strategic planning and growth initiatives that support Henry Ford Health’s mission of delivering exceptional care to the communities it serves.

Johnson brings more than two decades of healthcare leadership experience across academic health systems, community hospitals and safety-net organizations. Prior to joining Henry Ford Health, he served in senior leadership roles with UAB Medicine, including Chief Executive Officer of UAB Callahan Hospital and Executive Vice President of Clinical Operations for UAB Hospital. During his tenure, he led key operational and strategic initiatives and successfully guided the integration of Callahan Hospital into UAB Hospital.

Previously, Johnson served as Market President for UPMC Carlisle and the Cumberland Market within UPMC Central Pennsylvania. He also served as Chief Operating Officer for Cook County Health’s John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital and Central Campus, where he oversaw operations for a flagship Level I trauma center and a broad network of clinical services. Throughout his career, he has led integrated healthcare organizations in diverse markets with experience spanning the continuum of care.

Johnson is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has been recognized nationally for his leadership, including being named a “Top Community Hospital CEO to Know” and a “Top Black Healthcare Leader to Know” by Becker’s Healthcare. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Lehigh University, a Master of Business Administration from Howard University and a certificate in Managing Healthcare Delivery from Harvard University. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree.