NIH Clinical Center Appoints Aiyelawo Acting CEO

The NIH Clinical Center has appointed Pius Aiyelawo, MPA and fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives (FACHE) as acting CEO. Aiyelawo takes on the role following the retirement of Dr. James Gilman and brings a wealth of leadership experience from his time as Clinical Center chief operating officer and his 27-year career as a U.S. Naval officer.

Since joining the Clinical Center in 2018, Aiyelawo has played a key role in transforming the hospital into a high-reliability organization by enhancing safety and quality of care. He’s been a driving force behind workplace safety initiatives, partnerships with local and national healthcare organizations, and the ongoing Surgery, Radiology, and Laboratory Medicine expansion project.

Aiyelawo’s leadership is defined by loyalty, respect and dedication to service—values he has carried from his distinguished Navy career to his executive role at NIH.