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Executive vice president and president of Tampa General Hospital recognized for driving organizational excellence, innovation and community impact.<\/p>\n
Sept. 29, 2026 \u2013 Tampa General Hospital<\/a> (TGH) announced today that Melissa Golombek, executive vice president and president, Tampa General Hospital, has been honored with the 2026 Apogee Award in the President category for large organizations by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth (TBBW). Golombek was recognized alongside this year\u2019s other Apogee Award recipients during a ceremony held Sept. 23 at Armature Works in Tampa.<\/p>\n Presented annually by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, the Apogee Awards recognize outstanding executive leaders across the Tampa Bay region whose leadership, business performance and community impact have helped shape their organizations, industries and the regional economy. The program honors C-suite and senior executives across a range of leadership roles and industries.<\/p>\n \u201cMelissa exemplifies the kind of transformational leader who elevates everyone around her,\u201d said John Couris, president and CEO of Florida Health Sciences Center | Tampa General. \u201cShe leads with integrity, humility and purpose, while never losing sight of the people we serve. From driving strategic growth and operational excellence to mentoring future leaders and fostering a culture where innovation can thrive, Melissa has made an extraordinary impact on our organization and our community. This recognition is incredibly well deserved, and we are proud to celebrate this achievement alongside her.\u201d<\/p>\n As executive vice president and president of Tampa General Hospital\u2019s academic medical center on Davis Islands, Golombek oversees operations spanning more than 980 beds, 50 operating and procedural rooms and the region\u2019s only Level I Trauma Center. She also plays a central role in the strategic planning and development of Tampa General\u2019s new TGH Taneja Surgical, Neuroscience & Transplant Tower<\/a>, scheduled to open in 2028, while helping advance the health system\u2019s mission to deliver world-class care, backed by the power of academic medicine.<\/p>\n Throughout her career at Tampa General, Golombek has built a reputation for pairing strategic vision with operational discipline. She helped lead the transformation of the health system\u2019s pediatric services into today\u2019s Muma Children\u2019s Hospital at TGH, partnering closely with the TGH Foundation to secure a transformational philanthropic investment while expanding pediatric capabilities, growing patient volumes and strengthening Tampa General\u2019s position as a destination for specialized care. Colleagues also credit her with championing significant capital investments, cultivating high-performing teams and creating a culture centered on empowerment, accountability and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n Beyond operational achievements, Golombek is widely recognized as a servant leader and mentor. She has fostered environments where feedback, collaboration and psychological safety enable team members to grow professionally, while remaining guided by a personal mission to leave healthcare better than she found it.<\/p>\n \u201cI am deeply honored to receive this recognition from Tampa Bay Business & Wealth,\u201d said Golombek. \u201cThis award reflects the incredible physicians, nurses, team members and leaders I have the privilege of working alongside every day. Together, we are reimagining what healthcare can be by putting patients first, embracing innovation and investing in our people. I am grateful to be part of an organization whose mission inspires us to continually raise the bar for the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n Golombek\u2019s leadership extends beyond the walls of Tampa General. She actively supports organizations and initiatives that strengthen the Tampa Bay community, including serving on the board of the Glazer Children\u2019s Museum and contributing her expertise through grant review work for the Children\u2019s Board of Hillsborough County. She is also an active participant in community engagement initiatives that advance children\u2019s health, education and wellness across the region.<\/p>\n