West Orange, New Jersey, January 6, 2026 – RWJBarnabas Health has named Jonathan P. Kyriacou as President and Chief Executive Officer for Jersey City Medical Center, effective January 26, 2026. In this role, Mr. Kyriacou will oversee Jersey City Medical Center’s strategic direction, operational leadership and financial performance. His core functions will include oversight of all day-to-day operations, delivery of exceptional patient care and leadership of key strategic initiatives in support of RWJBarnabas Health’s mission and continued growth across Hudson County and beyond.
Mr. Kyriacou recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, a 1,134-bed flagship academic medical center. There, he managed several complex operational and fiscal initiatives including a $4 billion operating budget and lead a team of over 15,000 employees. His most notable achievement at Mount Sinai was his leadership and oversight of a $750 million master capital plan, which included the design of the new Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Hospital, and the implementation of a five-year strategic plan to expand clinical services and improve operational performance metrics.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kyriacou spearheaded the rapid expansion of temporary capacity to 1,600 beds and established large-scale testing and vaccination centers, demonstrating exceptional skill in crisis management. He also supported the establishment of the Institute for Critical Care Medicine across the Mount Sinai Health System to improve quality outcomes and expand coverage.
“Jonathan's track record in operational excellence, strategic planning, and high-quality patient care aligns perfectly with the mission, vision, values, and goals of RWJBarnabas Health and Jersey City Medical Center,” said Thomas A. Biga, Executive Vice President and President Northwest Region, RWJBarnabas Health. “His leadership will be instrumental in our efforts to grow and enhance our services in Hudson County.”
Mr. Kyriacou earned a graduate degree in Health Policy and Management from New York Medical College, an undergraduate degree from Stony Brook University and certificates from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Michigan. He served as a faculty member at the City University of New York, where he taught courses ranging from health care management to trends in the U.S health care system and authored several publications about clinical financial incentive models and health care reform strategies.
Additionally, Mr. Kyriacou has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as an "Academic Medical Center COO to Know" and a "Healthcare Leader Under 40." He has been recognized by Crain’s New York Business as a"40 Under 40" leader to know.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.
RWJBarnabas Health partners with its communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate manner and is the state’s largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.
RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 45,000 employees, contributing more than $7 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit www.RWJBH.org
About Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, is Healing, Enhancing, and Investing in Hudson County. It is a comprehensive full-service acute-care 352-bed teaching hospital. A not-for-profit hospital, the Medical Center is a state-designated Level II Regional Trauma Center with over 17,000 admissions and 100,000 Emergency Department visits annually. The hospital's specialty services include women’s health, orthopedics, heart and vascular care, and behavioral health. JCMC is the only full-service heart hospital in Hudson County, offering access to outstanding cardiologists and sophisticated and advanced treatments, such as cardiac surgery and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVR). RWJBarnabas Health and Jersey City Medical Center offer comprehensive, advanced oncology services in Hudson County in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Jersey City Medical Center is an American Heart Association Gold Plus and DNV-certified Primary Stroke Center. It is a regional comprehensive cardiac center, a perinatal intensive care center, a regional level 3 neonatal intensive care unit for critically ill newborns, and home to the most advanced robotic-assisted surgical program in Hudson County. JCMC, a provider of Advanced Life Support for Hudson County, runs 911 Medical Call Screening for Hudson County and operates one of the state’s busiest EMS systems.