Molly Biwer to Join Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
The veteran health executive will lead communications and marketing starting November 16, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in People
Molly Biwer has been named the chief communications and marketing officer at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Pending approval from the university board of trustees, she will assume the role on November 16, 2026.
Why it matters
This leadership appointment positions an experienced health executive to oversee the digital strategy and public relations efforts for the medical center and its affiliated institutions.
The transition involves the management of communications for the College of Medicine and the Comprehensive Cancer Center, pending final approval from the board of trustees.
The players
Molly Biwer
She is the incoming chief communications and marketing officer at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center who previously served as chair and senior vice president at Mayo Clinic.
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Located in Columbus, this academic health center manages the College of Medicine and the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
The details
Biwer will be responsible for the digital strategy and marketing functions across the health system, including the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. She arrives in Columbus following her current tenure at Emory Healthcare and Emory Health Sciences.
Timeline
Molly Biwer assumes the role of chief officer on November 16, 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointment of an experienced executive reflects the broader trend of academic health systems centralizing their digital strategy and brand management. This move positions the medical center to compete more effectively in the national healthcare market.
As the medical center undergoes this leadership transition, patients and stakeholders can anticipate a refreshed approach to digital engagement and communication strategies. This change is part of the internal reorganization at the institution that impacts how the public interacts with medical services.
The takeaway
The appointment marks a significant shift in leadership as the medical center looks to unify its digital and marketing footprint. Readers should monitor the institution for potential updates regarding the board of trustees' final approval process.
What happens next
Molly Biwer will begin her duties as chief communications and marketing officer on November 16, 2026, pending final authorization from the university board of trustees.
Further reading
For more on local leadership changes, visit Columbus People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis.
