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St. Jude CEO stepping down

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 19, 2026 11:16 AM CT | Published: February 19, 2026 11:08 AM CT

Dr. James Downing is leaving as president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a post he has held since 2014.

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