Hudson Regional Health (HRH) said Jan. 6 it hired Doug Zehner as executive vice president and system chief financial officer, a new position.
Zehner has more than 30 years of leadership experience as a health care finance and operations executive at other health systems. HRH said Zehner brings a proven track record of fiscal stewardship, strategic growth leadership, and operational excellence to HRH.
In his new role at HRH, encompassing all four hospitals in Secaucus, Bayonne, Hoboken and Jersey City, Zehner will help drive the health system’s strategic growth, strengthen financial performance, and support the development of a unified, patient‑centered regional health network.
“Hudson Regional Health is committed to building a world-class leadership team, and Doug will play an integral role in the continued growth of our system and long-term stability,” said Chairman of the Board Yan Moshe. “His exceptional track record in health-care finance and operations will directly benefit the communities we proudly serve, and we are thrilled to welcome him to HRH.”
Before joining HRH, Doug most recently served as Northeast Regional chief financial officer at RWJBarnabas Health, where he played a central role in financial planning, campus revitalization initiatives, and operational capacity improvements across a multi-hospital regional portfolio. He is credited with launching a systemwide financial planning division, strengthening investment oversight, and expanding clinical services and faculty practice partnerships in collaboration with academic medical programs.
“His decades of experience revitalizing healthcare systems, strong financial acumen, and consistent track record of success make him exactly the type of leader that will further drive our growth in the region,” said CEO and President Dr. Nizar Kifaieh.
Zehner held several senior leadership roles within RWJBarnabas Health, including chief operating officer for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, where he led key operational and financial performance improvements.
