Peter M. Grollman

Peter M. Grollman leads a broad portfolio spanning global strategy and business development, national outreach and provider services, marketing and public relations, government affairs and advocacy, and community impact. 

In this role, he is responsible for advancing CHOP’s growth, reputation and influence by building strategic partnerships, strengthening referral relationships, expanding access to care, and connecting the institution’s clinical, research and educational capabilities with patients, providers, governments and communities around the world. He works across CHOP’s enterprise to develop and execute strategies that extend the organization’s reach locally, nationally and internationally. 

Mr. Grollman oversees efforts to create value for referring providers and government partners, expand patient access to CHOP’s specialized services, grow global health and pediatric training initiatives, and advance advocacy and community impact priorities. He also leads initiatives that strengthen CHOP’s brand, support philanthropic and stakeholder engagement, and position the institution as a trusted voice in pediatric health, research and public policy. 

Since joining CHOP in 2007 as Director of Government Affairs, Community Relations & Advocacy, Mr. Grollman has played a key role in CHOP’s growth and reach. He was named Senior Vice President of External Affairs in 2016 and promoted to Executive Vice President in 2026. 

Mr. Grollman serves on the Board of Directors for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region and on the Penn State College of Liberal Arts Alumni Society Board, and previously served as Vice Chair of the Greater Philadelphia YMCA and Chair of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia. He received the 2025 Impact Icon Award from City & State – PA, the Education Innovators Award from the Social Innovations Journal, the Outstanding Public Service Award from Penn State University’s Department of Political Science, and the Community Service Award from Chai Lifeline. 

Mr. Grollman holds a Master of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, a Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from The Pennsylvania State University.