CNC - Leadership updates

Appoints Daniel Finke to Group President, Markets and Commercial and Wellcare CEO Michael Carson to Group President, Medicare and Specialty  ST. LOUIS, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, today announced the creation of two new executive leadership positions, which will report to Chief Executive Officer Sarah London. Centene has hired Daniel Finke as Group President, Markets and Commercial, and appointed Michael Carson to Group President, Medicare and Specialty. "We are pl

Derrick Duke Appointed Chief Executive Officer After Transition Period Fran Soistman to Retire, Remain on eHealth Board of Directors AUSTIN, Texas, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ:EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace (the "Company"), today announced that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Derrick Duke as its next Chief Executive Officer. Duke will join eHealth on August 4th 2025, to begin the transition process before officially stepping into the CEO role and joining the Board of Directors on September 18th, 2025. He will succeed Fran Soistman, who, as previously announced, will retire from his role as CEO while continuing to serve on t

Board further strengthened with appointment of Mike McFarland as Director National Veterinary Associates Group ("NVA"), a leading veterinary care organization, today announced it has strengthened its Board with the appointments of Ken Burdick as Executive Chairman and Dr. James "Mike" McFarland as Director. These executives bring substantial healthcare and public company experience ahead of the company's future IPO. Burdick is a seasoned public company executive with more than 40 years of healthcare experience. He currently serves as Executive Chairman at LifeStance Health (NASDAQ:LFST), a leading U.S. provider of outpatient mental healthcare. Since joining LifeStance as Chairman and CEO

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) ("the Company") announced today the appointment of Kenneth Y. Tanji to the Centene Board of Directors, effective February 20, 2025. Mr. Tanji will serve on the Company's Audit and Compliance Committee. The appointment of Mr. Tanji expands Centene's Board of Directors to 12 members. Mr. Tanji's finance acumen spans more than three decades and includes deep knowledge of capital optimization strategies, strategic acquisitions, JV partnership models and the use of advanced analytics and technologies to scale g

New leadership role reflects Centene's focus on ICHRA growth ST LOUIS, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation ("Centene") (NYSE:CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, is pleased to announce that Alan Silver has joined the organization as the President of its Ambetter Health Solutions business, which focuses on ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements). This newly created role reflects Centene's belief that consumers increasingly will seek health insurance that offers transparency, customization, choice and convenience. ICHRA plans allow employees to shop on the individual Marketplace and choose the insurance plan

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Nov. 7, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Sunshine Health, Florida's largest managed care organization and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE:CNC), announced today Charlene Zein has been named Plan President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 3, 2024. Zein has nearly two decades of experience in the healthcare industry, including various leadership roles of increasing scope and responsibility at Sunshine Health since joining in 2019. She most recently served as Sunshine Health Chief Product President, where she had oversight of all of Sunshine Health's Medi

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) ("the Company") announced today that it has appointed Thomas R. Greco to the Centene Board of Directors, effective Aug. 9, 2024. Mr. Greco's term will run through the Company's 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. The appointment of Mr. Greco expands Centene's Board of Directors to 11 members. Mr. Greco is a seasoned operator and executive who brings more than four decades of public company leadership and expertise to Centene. Over the course of his career, he has implemented growth strategies and fostered

TAMPA, Fla., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the nation's preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization, today announced the election of its newest Board member, Centene Corporation [Centene] (NYSE:CNC) Executive Vice President (EVP) of External Affairs, Jonathan Dinesman. Centene, a leading healthcare enterprise focused on transforming the health of the communities it serves, has been a long-time partner of BBBSA. Dinesman oversees Federal and State Government Relations; Centene's political action committee; Public Policy; Strat

Current Wellcare President & CEO, Richard Fisher, will join the Operations leadership team under Centene Chief Operating Officer Susan Smith, bringing additional Medicare expertise into Centene's core services operations ST. LOUIS, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, today announced two appointments. Michael A. Carson joins Centene as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Medicare business, Wellcare. Mr. Carson will be responsible for Medicare business performance, strategy and growth and will report to Centene President Ken Fasola. Carson succeeds Richard Fisher, who has

PA Health & Wellness Safe & Sound Program to provide assistance with critical home repairs in Greater Harrisburg area HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 11, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- PA Health & Wellness (PHW), a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), and Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, today announced its new partnership with Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area to provide critical home repairs to area homeowners as part of the organization's Critical Home Repair program. The new program – PHW Safe & Sound – will cover the cost of eligible interior and exterior structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other critical home repairs so that

Proctor brings more than 20 years of healthcare industry experience and proven leadership to Nebraska Total Care  OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebraska Total Care, a leading provider of government-sponsored healthcare plans in Nebraska and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC), announced today that Adam Proctor has been appointed as Plan President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 19, 2023. Proctor replaces Heath Phillips, who was appointed to President and CEO overseeing Centene's Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace offerings in Tennessee including Rhythm Health, Wellcare of Tennessee and Ambetter of Tennessee.  

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) ("the Company"), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, today announced the appointment of Susan Smith as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2024. As COO, Ms. Smith will report to Centene President Ken Fasola and will be responsible for core business operations, population health, the enterprise transformation office, provider experience and quality. She has worked at Centene since June 2023. Ms. Smith brings nearly two decades of expertise in

Notable Seasoned Entrepreneurs Will Support Inaugural Founders-In-Residence Cohort and the Development of Future Disruptive Healthcare Startups in Phoenix PHOENIX, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Journey Venture Studio announced today the appointment of the first four members to its board of directors. Each board member was sought out as a mission-aligned partner as the studio prepares to launch its first Founder in Residence Cohort. The first four board members include: Heidi Jannenga, WebPT Co-founder & Chief Clinical Officer Jason Wood, Managing Director with Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Next Level Fund Andy Lombard, CEO of Arizona Venture Development Corporation (AVC) J

TORONTO, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Nickel Company Inc. ("Canada Nickel" or the "Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX:CNIKF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cutfield Freeman & Co. ("Cutfield Freeman") as project debt advisors and changes to the Canada Nickel Board of Directors (the "Board"). Mark Selby, Chair and CEO said, "I am very pleased that we have engaged Cutfield Freeman, a leading global mining advisory firm, as project debt advisors.  Cutfield Freeman, in conjunction with our previously appointed equity advisors, Deutsche Bank and Scotiabank, will assist t

ST. LOUIS, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) announced today the appointment of Tanya McNally to Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer of Centene. As the Chief People Officer, Ms. McNally will lead the Human Resources (HR) function and drive strategies to optimize employee and business success. She will continue to grow best-in-class talent management programs focused on developing and retaining Centene's more than 74,000 purpose-driven employees. "I look forward to Tanya's leadership and continued success in promoting talent growth and inn

Ken Fasola named President of Centene Jim Murray named Chief Operating Officer Brent Layton becomes Senior Advisor to the CEO  Dave Thomas becomes Chief Executive Officer of Markets and Medicaid  Additionally, Company appoints Alice H. Chen, MD, MPH as Chief Health Officer and Brian LeClaire, MBA, PhD, as Chief Information Officer ST. LOUIS, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) announced today leadership changes and senior management appointments to position the Company for its next stage of growth. "With these appointments, Centene is aligning the outstanding talent within our senior executive team with the Company's value creation mission and long-term strategy fo

Enterprise Financial Services Corp (NASDAQ:EFSC) today announced the appointment of Lyne B. Andrich, Marcela Manjarrez and Lina A. Young as directors of Enterprise Financial Services Corp (the "Company") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Enterprise Bank & Trust, effective immediately. "We are very fortunate to have identified and recruited three highly qualified and talented individuals who bring new skills and experiences to our Boards and committees," said John S. Eulich, Chairman of the Company's Board. "Each of these individuals are accomplished leaders whose diverse viewpoints and expertise will create value for our organization and our shareholders. We look forward to their contributi

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) announced today that it has appointed Monte Ford to the Centene Board of Directors, effective November 12th. Mr. Ford is a leading technologist with more than 20 years of board experience serving Fortune 500 companies across a wide spectrum of industries. He currently sits on the boards of JetBlue Airways, Iron Mountain and Akamai Technologies, and recently served on the board of Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). "Monte's leadership in consumer technology will be invaluable to Centene as we continue our vital mission of creating better health outcomes for our 26 million members across the nation," said Sarah London

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) announced today the appointment of Ashlee Knuckey as Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. As Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Ms. Knuckey will have enterprise-wide responsibility for leading Centene's ethics and compliance team and driving excellence through a program that fulfills the expectations of our government clients, our providers and our members.  Ms. Knuckey has nearly 13 years of experience in handling regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters primarily in the healthcare and insurance industries. She has established a national reputation as a thought leader in government-sponsored and subsidized pr

ST. LOUIS, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation's (NYSE:CNC) Board of Directors issued the following statement today: The Centene Board has accepted the resignation of Leslie V. Norwalk, Esq. as a member of the Board. The Board appreciates Leslie's contribution to the Company and her service. The Board remains committed to the continued strengthening of the Company's corporate governance practices. Since November 2021, the company has implemented significant governance enhancements, including the appointment of five new Board members, refreshed Chairs of the Nominating and Governance, Audit, and Compensation Committees, the separation of the roles of CEO and Chairman, the appoi

DETROIT, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Michigan, a provider of government-sponsored health plans, announced today that it has appointed Dr. Kay Judge as its new Chief Medical Officer, effective April 10, 2022.  Dr. Judge brings over two decades of experience from large health systems in Michigan and California. Most recently, Dr. Judge served as Regional Medical Director of Health Net LLC, Central Valley, a Centene Corporation subsidiary in northern California, where she focused on reducing longstanding disparities in healthcare and incorporating technology to help improve engagement and health outcomes. A native of Detroit, Dr. Judge attended Wayne State University School of Medici

ST. LOUIS, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) announced today that Sarah London, Vice Chairman of Centene, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Michael Neidorff. Mr. Neidorff remains on a previously announced medical leave of absence from his position on the Board of the Company. Ms. London has spent her career at the forefront of innovation in healthcare. Her focus has been advancing integrated, value-based care models through the development and application of data-driven insights and technology. Prior to her appointment as CEO, Ms. London served as Vice Chairman of the Centene Board of Directors. In her management role, M

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) today announced that Jim Murray has been appointed as Chief Transformation Officer. Mr. Murray will report to Sarah London, Vice Chairman of the Board for Centene, and will lead Centene's previously announced Value Creation Office and the Centene Advanced Behavioral Health division. Mr. Murray was previously the President and Chief Operating Officer for Magellan Health, which Centene acquired on January 4, 2022. In his previous role, Mr. Murray oversaw the Magellan Behavioral and Specialty Health and Magellan Complete Care business segments. "Jim brings a wealth of experience and unique background in both managed care an

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) ("Centene") today announced Chairman and CEO Michael Neidorff's intent to retire in 2022 as CEO. Upon his retirement as CEO, he will serve as Executive Chairman until the end of 2022. As previously disclosed in July 2021, the Board of Directors ("the Board") put a succession planning initiative in place. Following the changes to the Board announced today, the reconstituted Board will be responsible for appointing a new CEO following a thorough selection process, including evaluating internal and external candidates with the support of an external search firm. "It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to serv

Health Net, a California-based health plan with award-winning customer service and a decade of experience driving health equity, today announced the appointment of Colin Havert as Commercial Officer for Health Net of California. Havert will oversee the large group, small business group, and individual and family plan business. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211202005130/en/Health Net, a California-based health plan with award-winning customer service and a decade of experience driving health equity, today announced the appointment of Colin Havert as Commercial Officer for Health Net of California. (Photo: Business

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene today announced two key appointments, further aligning our organization structure and operating model with our strategic priorities and accelerating impact to the business and value creation.  Sarah London, currently President, Centene Health Care Enterprises and Executive Vice President of Advanced Technology, has been appointed Vice Chairman, Centene Board of Directors. Ms. London will continue to be responsible for Health Care Enterprises and Advanced Technology and will also set strategy and have responsibility for Technology, Business Digitalization, Corporate Strategy, Quality Operations, Internal Audit, Compliance and Enterprise Risk Ma

  Health Net, one of California's longest-serving Medi-Cal partners, announced today it has named a new regional leadership team, which aims to close care gaps, improve health outcomes, and address health equity for the health plan's more than 2 million Medi-Cal members across the state. For decades, Health Net has worked hand-in-hand with California to build the state's Medi-Cal program. Today, more than two-thirds of Health Net's members are Medi-Cal enrollees, which include low-income individuals, families with children, seniors, and persons with disabilities, among others. "At Health Net, we believe healthcare is best delivered locally," said Brian Ternan, President and CEO of Health

ST. LOUIS, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) today announced that Suzy DePrizio has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, effective today. Ms. DePrizio will play a critical role leading the marketing strategy, brand position and advertising for the company. Prior to joining Centene, Ms. DePrizio led Digital and eCommerce transformation for the Johnson & Johnson U.S. Consumer Health business, where she was responsible for accelerating growth and driving market leadership in online sales. Previously, she was Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Customer Strategy for Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health Canada. "Suzy brings a unique skillset to

ST. LOUIS, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) announced today that Drew Asher is appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective today. He will report to Michael Neidorff, Centene Chairman, President and CEO. Mr. Asher is succeeding Jeffrey A. Schwaneke, who is rotating to the role of Executive Vice President of HealthCare Enterprises, in line with the company's rotation practice as part of our executive development. Mr. Schwaneke will report to Sarah London, President, Health Care Enterprises and Executive Vice President, Advanced Technology, HealthCare Enterprises. HealthCare Enterprises is a portfolio of high growth companies independent

ST. LOUIS, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today that Katie Casso has been named Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller, effective April 1, 2021.  Christopher Isaak, Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer announced his retirement, effective April 30, 2021. Ms. Casso has served in various positions of increasing responsibility at Centene over the past 16 years. Ms. Casso began her career in public accounting at Ernst & Young. She joined Centene's corporate accounting department in 2004, and led the development of new teams and functions within the finance department to support the expanding business. She assumed

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced that Brent Layton has been appointed to Executive Vice President, Markets, Products, International, and Chief Business Development Officer, effective January 1, 2021. Mr. Layton will continue to report to Michael F. Neidorff, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer for Centene. Mr. Layton currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, leading domestic and international business development, contracting and network development, as well as international operations. His enhanced role brings together key businesses to further align the company's strategic priorities acr