October 15, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Molly Biwer will be the next chief communications and marketing officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, pending board approval.
- She will lead marketing, communications and digital strategy for the medical center, College of Medicine and the James Cancer Hospital.
- Biwer brings over 30 years of experience to the role, most recently as chief communications and marketing officer at Emory Healthcare and Emory Health Sciences.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has appointed Molly Biwer as its new chief communications and marketing officer, pending approval from The Ohio State University Board of Trustees.
In her new role, Biwer will oversee communications, marketing and digital strategy for the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, including the College of Medicine and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
“I’m excited to welcome Molly to Ohio State. She brings more than 30 years of experience building trusted brands, engaging a wide range of audiences and leading organizations through growth and change,” said John J. Warner, MD, CEO of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and executive vice president at Ohio State. “Her deep understanding of academic health systems, paired with her collaborative leadership style and commitment to listening and measurement, will serve us well as we move forward with our Impact 2035 strategic plan.”
Biwer will join Ohio State on Nov. 16 from Emory Healthcare and Emory Health Sciences where she has served as chief communications and marketing officer, leading efforts to strengthen marketing, digital engagement and communications across the health system. This work included updating the organization’s brand and visual identity, aligning marketing efforts with health system priorities and developing integrated strategies to help more patients access care and connect with the organization.
“It’s an honor to have this opportunity to help advance the important work and meaningful impact already happening across the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center’s patient care, research and education missions. I look forward to partnering with colleagues across the enterprise to continue building engagement in the communities we serve and help connect even more people with the expertise and discoveries Ohio State is known for,” Biwer said.
Before joining Emory, Biwer served as chair and senior vice president of marketing, brand strategy, creative studio and strategic partnerships at Mayo Clinic. There, she helped oversee the global healthcare brand and led marketing strategies to strengthen its connections with patients and communities. She has also held senior leadership roles at Hallmark and Carlson.
Biwer earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing education from the University of Minnesota and completed the executive management program at the Carlson School of Management.
Media Contact
Marti Leitch, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Media Relations, Marti.Leitch@osumc.edu | 614-293-3737