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St. Jude Names Charles W. M. Roberts CEO for 2027

8/19/2026

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  • Dr. Charles W. M. Roberts will become president and chief executive officer of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Jan. 1, 2027.
  • Dr. Charles W. M. Roberts succeeds Dr. James R. Downing, who after 12 years will shift to a faculty role in pediatric medicine.
  • ALSAC, St. Jude’s fundraising arm, averaged $2.3 billion annually from 2021-2023, making it the second-largest U.S. fundraiser.